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A Neo-Gothic Residence Surrounded by a Landscape Park, Inseparably Connected with Baroness Sidonie Nádherná.

Zámek Vrchotovy Janovice, originally a water fortress, is located approximately 60 km south of Prague in the Central Bohemian Region. It acquired its current romantic Neo-Gothic appearance following extensive reconstruction in the mid-19th century. The chateau is inseparably connected with its last private owners, the Nádherný of Borutín family, particularly the famous Baroness Sidonie Nádherná, a patron of the arts and friend of Karl Kraus and Rainer Maria Rilke. For more than 50 years, the property has been part of the exhibitions of the Národní muzeum in Prague, which presents permanent exhibitions here in an authentic environment. The dominant feature of the entire complex is an extensive, over two-hundred-year-old landscape park with a pond and rare trees, which ranks among the most admired parks in Bohemia.

Access

The chateau is located in the village of Vrchotovy Janovice. Access by car from Prague is via road number E55 (the D1 motorway) with a turnoff onto road number 3. Parking is available near the chateau. Bus transport provides connections to Benešov and Votice, with the nearest stop located directly in the village. The chateau park is accessible year-round, while the chateau interior is open according to seasonal opening hours.

What to Explore

The Kraj blanických rytířů region attracts tourists to explore. Visitors can set out for Velký Blaník, a memorable mountain with a lookout tower, which is shrouded in the legend of the Blaník knights. Not far away is the town of Votice with the Gothic Church of Saint Francis of Assisi. For families with children, an interesting stop is the Modelářský domek and the traffic playground in nearby Štětkovice.

Areál Monínec is a year-round resort located less than 4 kilometres from the town of Sedlec-Prčice, in the Příbram district, in the Středočeský kraj region. It is an ideal destination for families with children, teambuilding events, or for spending an active holiday.

During the summer season, Areál Monínec offers endless possibilities for hikers and cycling enthusiasts. Visitors need only choose a route that suits their preferences and set off on foot or by bike to encounter new adventures. Furthermore, a swimming pool, golf course, and rope park are available within the resort.

However, Areál Monínec is particularly attractive to winter sports enthusiasts during the winter months. Thanks to a high-quality snowmaking system, the ski resort offers groomed slopes of varying difficulty. For skiers and snowboarders, two red slopes are available. A 170-metre-long slope serves ski schools, where skiing courses are held regularly.

In the lower part of the resort, there is a ski conveyor belt which, at 90 metres in length, is the longest in the Czech Republic. It is part of a ski school where children can learn the proper foundations of skiing skills.

At Areál Monínec, visitors will also find snowtubing and a freestyle fun park. The latter features its own ski lift and artificial lighting, allowing for evening operations. Evening skiing can also be enjoyed on the aforementioned red slopes.

As a proper ski resort, Areál Monínec also offers a free car park, refreshments, and ski equipment rental and service. It is the right place to spend an active day.

If you are unsure where to head for your next winter holiday, you are invited to visit this area, known as Česká Sibiř. Accommodation near Areál Monínec is provided by cosy cottages and chalets; if you require accommodation with services, you may choose from a selection of hotels or guesthouses. Apartments offer an ideal combination. And if you choose private accommodation, there is a good chance that locals will share tips for places not found in guidebooks. This sounds like a wonderfully spent time with plenty of new experiences. Do not hesitate and set off for Areál Monínec as soon as possible.

Are visitors planning a hiking trip along the Vltava River and would they like to view it from a bird's-eye perspective? In that case, visitors are gladly invited to the Máj viewpoint in Krňany-Netvořice, which is located in romantic nature above the former Svatojánské proudy. This part of the river was quite demanding for timber raftsmen who floated wood to Prague. However, tourists with good physical fitness do not need to mind the local terrain here. All the more so since the construction of the Štěchovice dam brought an end to the existence of these rapids. In the event that visitors decide to visit the Máj viewpoint, it is sufficient to follow the yellow tourist markings leading from the village of Teletín.

The viewpoint is very popular among travelers because it is said to provide the nicest view of the river. Therefore, it is not by chance that photographers who want to capture the local scenery in their nature photographs appear here quite frequently.

In the event that visitors decide to seek accommodation near the Máj viewpoint in local guesthouses, apartments, or one of the surrounding farms, other trips in the neighborhood should also be planned. Wandering along the Svatojánské proudy educational trail will be a good choice. Moreover, the Myšák and Mařenka viewpoints are also located in the immediate vicinity of Máj. Therefore, visitors should carefully consider whether they will also want to view the Vltava River from other angles.

Originally a Gothic fortress, later an extensive Renaissance château in the Středočeský kraj region, which has been converted into a luxurious family residence.

Zámek Smilkov, situated in the Středočeský kraj region near Benešov, has its historical roots in a 15th-century Gothic fortress. The fortress was rebuilt into a Renaissance château in the 16th century by the Smilkovští ze Smilkova family. The château is known for its elegant Renaissance details and an extensive historical park. Following an extensive renovation in the 21st century, the château serves as a luxurious family residence and is occasionally opened to the public for cultural events. It is surrounded by a meticulously maintained park, which completes its exclusive character.

Access

Zámek Smilkov is located in the village of Smilkov, at the address Smilkov 1. By car, access is available from the D1 motorway (exit 66) or from the II/125 road. Parking is possible at a free car park near the village. Bus transport has its nearest stop at Smilkov, obec, which is within walking distance. The nearest railway station, Vlašim (line 222), is about 10 km away, from where it is necessary to use a bus connection. Interior tours are limited.

What is worth knowing

In the vicinity of Smilkov, visitors may visit the historical town of Benešov with Zámek Konopiště, the well-known residence of Franz Ferdinand d'Este. Visitors may also visit Hrad Český Šternberk, a majestic Gothic castle above the Sázava river. Also of interest is Rozhledna Blaník, which offers a view of the Středočeská pahorkatina and the surrounding area.