Roudnice nad Labem
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The town of Roudnice nad Labem would be one of the most common Bohemian settlements unchanged hall on the central square and the town church, if he had not served as a starting point for a journey to the sacred for all Czechs Mount Říp, which, according to legend, began Czech lands. So here come those travelers who plan to climb Mount Říp. Some of them are a little bit late, to explore the local sights.

Roudnice nad Labem offers several historical sites that are open to the public. Among them is the Augustinian monastery, which was built in the Gothic style in 1333. It was rebuilt several times, adapting to the needs of the monks, as a result, he has acquired Baroque features and as such reached our time. Unfortunately, the monastic brotherhood in the monastery there, and the service it did not take place. But he was happy to show tourists that can see the murals on the walls, which were made in the Gothic style, and the carved furniture of the XIV century. A visit to the monastery is possible by appointment.

Another attraction of Roudnice nad Labem - is an art gallery, which exhibits a collection of paintings of Czech artists who worked in the XIX-XX centuries. It occupies the premises of the former stables at the local castle built originally Lobkowicz noble. Castle survived to the present day. Now he is in the military, so get on its territory will be very difficult.

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