Off-Beaten Paths to Discover in Czech Republic

Location: Táborská 306, 256 01 Benešov, Czechia

Distance from Prague: Ferdinand Brewery is only 52 kilometres or an hour (more or less) from Prague. Public transportation is possible although a little tricky, whilst renting your own car and drive yourself is much more comfortable and faster.

First known as the Benešov brewery in 1595, it was bought by Archduke Franz Ferdinand d'Este in 1897 and built a new malthouse and brewery of with a quality that has never been seen before. Up until this day, the brewery’s appearance and technology have not been changed, and the beer quality still remains to be top notch and highly recognized in beer competitions, and they remain to be an independent brewery.

They brew the following brands: Rytíř (3.5% alc), Ferdinand (3.8% alc), Ferdinand Tmavý Ležák (4.5% alc), Ferdinand Světlý Ležák (4.8% alc), and Sedm kulí (5.5% alc).

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Restaurant White Horse (Cafe Bily Konicek)

Location: Staroměstské nám. 20, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia

Distance from Prague: Right at the heart of Prague, Restaurant White Horse is located very close to the Sex Machine Museum in the Old Town. From your accommodation, you can either walk, take the city train or grab a taxi or Uber.

Dubbed as a hidden gem even if it is located at the old town square, this restaurant looks like an ordinary cafe but has an underground restaurant that looks posh and fancy, as it was a 12th-century vaulted Romanesque cellar. They serve a variety of gourmet pasta, salads, main courses, and desserts which will satisfy your craving for local and international dishes. Restaurant White Horse is perfect for foodie travellers who are hunting for something satisfying and interesting for their taste buds.

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ADVENTURE IN CZECH REPUBLIC

Jested Ski Resort (Sportovní Areál Jested)

Having a century-long history of winter sports, it has been a suitable ski resort for families especially having its transportation modernized in 2009 for the Nordic World Ski Championships. It also has a snowpark, and the cableway going up the slopes gives you a magnificent view of the Jizerské Mountains - What's most famous about Jested is the iconic hotel on top of Jested Mountain. It looks like a spaceship and it won several world architectonical awards for contemporary architecture.

PAMPERING YOURSELF IN CZECH REPUBLIC

The Czech Republic is known for its mineral springs that are in 30 spa towns (hence, the country is also known as a luxury destination). The natural mineral water has been used by the people throughout the years for healing and/or for relaxation. So if you want to just relax after the adventure.

Františkovy Lázně

Františkovy Lázně is a spa town located in the Cheb District of Karlovy Vary. The mineral water contains high levels of dissolved carbon dioxide (carbonic bath), which is believed to improve a person’s cardiovascular system by decreasing blood pressure and improved blood circulation.

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Luhačovice

According to history, the castle was first established in the 1280s with a French style with an effective defence. Many have resided in the castle and there have been many repairs by whoever bought and lived in it.

Tourists can tour this castle between April and October and houses some hunting collections of the late Archduke.

Karlštejn Castle

Located in the Central Bohemia of the country, the Karlštejn Castle is a Gothic castle built in 1348, as a place for safekeeping of royal artefacts, such as crown jewels, royal treasures, and holy relics.

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