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Czech Switzerland (Falcon’s Nest – Sokolí hnízdo)

Czech Switzerland. (Bohemian Switzerland). Bohemian Switzerland is said to be a marvellous island of virgin nature in the heart of Europe. This area was declared National Park on 1 January 2000.

Pravčická Brána is the largest natural stone bridge on our continent and a natural monument of our country. It is considered the most beautiful natural form in Czech Switzerland and is the symbol of the entire area.

Its dimensions are remarkable, although when looking at it close up it seems bigger. The span of the arch at the bottom is 26.5 m, the height of the opening is 16 m, width 7-8 m, minimum thickness 3 m, and the surface area of the bridge is 21 m above its base.

From the point of entry into the area, well-maintained trails and a staircase diverge to individual lookout points from which we can observe Pravčická Brána itself and take in the impressive views of the nearby and far away surroundings.

Inseparable from Pravčická Brána is the holiday chateau known as the Falcon’s Nest. It was built in1881 on the site of a cabin made from oak bark, which served as a tavern. Originally the Falcon’s Nest accommodated important guests of the Clary-Aldringen family. Today the first floor houses a museum of the National Park. The ground floor contains a preserved, period restaurant decorated with original paintings.

Чешская Швейцария (Ceske Svycarsko) — чешская часть Эльбских Песчаниковых гор, которые называются в германской части Саксонской Швейцарией. Этот район Северной Чехии находится на верхнем течении реки Эльба недалеко от Дечина. Образование Чешской Швейцарии произошло несколько тысячелетий назад, когда вулканическая порода достигла земной поверхности, здесь сформировались расщелины, каньоны и другие скальные обрзования.

Правчицка брана – самая большая в Европе естественная песчанниковая арка – главная достопримечательность Чешской Швейцарии (ее размеры 16 метров в высоту и 26 метров в ширину). Рядом – резиденция Соколиное гнездо (1881 г).

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