Where to go on a trip Žlebské Chvalovice

Historic Art Nouveau dam on the Doubrava River

Přehrada Pařížov is a unique historic dam located on the Doubrava river near the town of Chotěboř in the Havlíčkův Brod district in the Kraj Vysočina. It was built between 1910 and 1913 and is one of the oldest and most beautiful dams in the Czech Republic; it is a national cultural monument. Its dam wall is constructed of stone and features distinctive Art Nouveau elements, which are rare in Central Europe. It serves for flood protection and as an aesthetic experience.

Access

A well-maintained access road leads to the dam from the village of Pařížov (accessible from road number 345). A free car park with limited capacity is available for motorists, located directly by the dam wall. From there, it is a short and easy walk along an asphalt road to the dam wall. The dam is a popular destination for photographers. The nearest railway station, Chotěboř, is less than five kilometres away.

What is worth exploring

Nearby is the Národní přírodní rezervace Údolí Doubravy, which is known for its deep canyons and rock formations. Less than ten kilometres to the northeast lies Zámek Žďár nad Sázavou with the Poutní kostel sv. Jana Nepomuckého na Zelené hoře (UNESCO). It is also worth visiting the historical town of Chotěboř with the Městské muzeum Chotěboř and the Zřícenina hradu Lipnice nad Sázavou.

Museum Dedicated to the History of Czech Aviation and Pioneer Jan Kašpar

The Ing. Jan Kašpar Aviation Museum is a specialized aviation and technology museum located in the city of Pardubice in the Pardubice Region. The museum is housed on the former airport grounds and is dedicated to the history of Czech aviation, with an emphasis on pioneer flights and the work of Ing. Jan Kašpar, who performed the first Czech flight in Pardubice. It offers extensive exhibitions including a collection of historical aircraft, engines, uniforms, and documentation on the development of air transport.

Access

The museum is located on the outskirts of the city of Pardubice (accessible from the D35 motorway) in the direction of Hradec Králové. Visitors are advised to park in the free parking lot with sufficient capacity, which is located directly in front of the museum grounds near the main entrance. From there, it is only a few meters to the entrance. The nearest railway station, Pardubice hlavní nádraží, is less than five kilometers away.

Things Worth Discovering

Nearby is the historic city of Pardubice with the dominant Zámek Pardubice and Zelená brána Pardubice. Less than twenty kilometers to the north lies the extensive Zámek Kunětická hora and the city of Hradec Králové with the Bílá věž Hradec Králové. It is also worth visiting the Rozhledna na Kunětické hoře and the Veselý Kopec Open-Air Museum.