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Location and Surroundings Kuří
It lies in the microregion, named after the important person of Czech culture the writer Josef Lada, Lada County. There is a pond, remnants of folk architecture, memorial, the cross and remains of three slate quarries around the village. It is surrounded by fields, meadows, and forests in National Nature Reserve Voděradské bučiny. The area is ideal for walking along many marked hiking trails and there is almost 150km of marked bike trails that lead through the major tourist destination. There is the bicycle path No 0027 and No 8100 lead through the village as well as The Prague Circle. Pension in Ravines owns lockable secure storage space for bicycles. Name of the place was created because there were many partridges or while driving on the main road which is above the village only smoke was seen rising from chimneys cottages.
Ruins Říčany
is one of the oldest stone castles in our country, built in 1260-1270 as a rare miniature gothic royal castle type. In the 16th century remained uninhabited and completely abandoned. The lower part of his palace served as a reservoir of food, weapons and ammunition. The main room served as living room for a noble family on the second floor. It was heated by a massive fireplace and a modestly equipped with a chest of drawers which, initially, served as a bed, a few chairs, large table and toilet in the bay. Here took place all family and social life. Castles of this age are now mostly preserved only in plan. Almost the entire front yard of the palace have been preserved here, corner of donjon (tower) and covered well in the middle of the courtyard.
STILL ACCESSIBLE PLACE SUITABLE FOR WALKS, 3km away from the boarding house
The pond Jureček
suitable for swimming offers changing cubicles, showers, toilets, refreshment, beach, playground, lift for children, outdoor table tennis and beach volleyball. Open 11 to 11pm, all-day ticket CZK 40
CONTACT phone 323 607 186
PLACE SUITABLE FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, 5.9km away from the guesthouse
Sport and Wellness Center OAZA RICANY
offers restaurant, tennis courts, beach volleyball, football, floorball, table tennis or foot-tennis, petanque, outdoor swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, whirlpool., archery, golf or tennis simulator, or the gunnery range using a wide projector screen.
CONTACT GPS: Loc: 49 ° 59’11 .101 “N, 14 ° 39’28 .657″ E-mail: oazaricany@oazaricany.cz, http://www.oazaricany.cz, PHONE +420 323601170
PLACE SUITABLE FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, 3,7km away from the boarding house
Bowling Vojkov
offers 8 pathways for the game of bowling, pleasant atmosphere, bar, restaurant and private parking.Prices from CZK 170, open 12-12pm.
CONTACT phone 323 660 231 Tehovec, E-mail: jiri.svacina@bowling-vojkov.cz, www.bowling-vojkov.cz
SUITABLE FOR SPORTSMEN, 8km away from the pension
Golf Club Praha Hostivař
offers 9 golf playgrounds, practice area, golf simulator, babysiting for parents and restaurant. Open from 7 – 10pm, except winter period
CONTACT: Hornoměcholupská 565, Praha-Horní Měcholupy, PHONE 271 104 111, E-mail:info@aquapalace.cz , http://www.golfhostivar.cz
PLACE SUITABLE FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, 11,7km away from pension
Aquapalace – Praha Česlice
Fun, relaxation, health, beauty, vitality – all under one roof! Aquapalace Water World (water park Průhonice) covers an area of 9150 m2 and consists of three palaces – Palace of treasures, Adventure Palace, Relax Palace and an outdoor relaxation area. It is interwoven with slow and fast 450meters of the river, 6+3 slides, outdoor space-bowl or predatory wild river, swimming pool with artificial waves and other swimming pool, whirlpool, massage and relaxation bench terraces with loungers + Children’s water playground with slides, paddling pool and children’s pool with popular pirate shipwreck, diving deep tube 8meters for dives + spaces for saunas, restaurants and more. FREE Kid’s Corner. OPEN DAILY 10 to 10pm, tickets from CZK 210, children from CZK 145 and more
CONTACT: Prague 138, Commercial zone Průhonice-Česlice PHONE 271 104 111, E-mail: info@aquapalace.cz
PLACE SUITABLE FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, 5km far away
The Castle and Park Pruhonice
- pseudo-renaissance style of the castle in the style of Czech Renaissance is a relic of a medieval castle. There are many arcades which decorate the west wing of the castle. The original Romanesque church became a part of the castle grounds. Large closed to the public chateau is surrounded by the park of 19century, there in the ground floor is a permanent exhibition about The Earl Sylva Tarouc, history of the castle and park, which is one of the largest natural landscape parks in Europe. It is a National Heritage Site and UNESCO Protected Area. Freely accessible park offers about 40km paths and is wonderful. Open from January-March 8-5pm, from April-October 7-7pm, November-December 8-5pm
CONTACT phone 602 603 073, E mail: dalibor.matusinsky@ibot.cas.cz
PLACE ACCESSIBLE BY ARRANGEMENT, , SUITABLE FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, 5.5km away from the guesthouse
The I.Czech Museum of Cycling
is placed in the Baroque granary in the castle grounds in Nové Hrady at Litomyšl. Czech collector shows many bicycles from the mid 19th century from his private collection. There are bicycles – boneshakers from the Austro-Hungarian Empire to the present day, including accessories and unique attractions. There in the attic granary with an original Baroque frame-work is a small castle theater and kids pedal carousel placed. Opening hours April + October on weekends and holidays from 10 to 5pm, from May to September daily from 10 to 5pm Admission Adults CZK 70/3 €, children from 6 years old, students, pensioners, disabled CZK 40/2 €, and family with children under 15 years CZK 160/7 €.
CONTACT: PHONE 469 325 353, muzeum@muzeumcyklistiky.cz. www.muzeumcyklistiky.cz/
MUSEUM IS ACCESSIBLE IN THE OPENING TIME, SUITABLE FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, 50km away from the guesthouse
The Štiřín Chateau
It was built on the site of a medieval fortress in the 18th century. Since 1870 the castle belonged to industrialist Franz Ringhoffer. Present form is from around 1900, when it was adapted by architect J. Stibral in late Baroque style. The castle is storeyed building with mansard roof. There on a northwest side of the chateau is the chapel from 1775 decorated with frescoes. The chateau currently serves as a luxury hotel. The freely accessible park spaces adjacent to golf links which have a long tradition of this place.
CONTACT Phone: 255 736 567, E-mail address: hotel.zamek@ stirin.cz
SUITABLE PLACE TO GO, 37km far from the guesthouse
The Stable Žernovka They are located in a beautiful wooden countryside Mukařov near the nature reserve Voděradské bučiny and cascades of Jevansky ponds near the mill Pataki. The stables have been in operation since 1994. On horseback you can ride in any season. We offer hourly rides, a day or three-day trips on the bridle paths, or the horse flotage. Choose from five reliable saddle-horses and nine ponies.
CONTACT Phone: 323 660 431, 607 939 411, E mail zernovka@centrum.cz
VISIT AVAILABLE ON REQUEST, SUITABLE FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, 5km away from guesthouse
Quarries near Žernovka
several, mostly abandoned and flooded quarries can be found about 5 km from Říčany in the wider vicinity of the village Žernovka. If you go from Mukařov just on the border of Žernovka turn to the left toward Doubek, there are some flooded sand quarries with filtered clean water.
PLACE STILL AVAILABLE, SUITABLE FOR SWIMMING, BUT AT YOUR OWN RISK, 12km away from the boarding-house
The Ondrejov Observatory
At the top of Žalov is the observatory founded in 1905. There is located one of the largest telescopes in Europe. Observatory Park is surrounded by rare trees. Guided tours from May to September every Saturday and Sunday at 10am, at 1 and 4pm, admission adults CZK 60, CZK 20 children 7-15, children under 7 years free
CONTACT PHONE +420 323 649 201, E-mail sekretariat@asu.cas.cz
LOCATION IS ACCESSIBLE IN THE OPENING TIME, SUITABLE FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, 29 km far from the pension
Řepora – Medieval Village
is a village between Stodůlky and Řeporyje, and was created as a replica of the village from the 14th century. It is built using contemporary construction techniques and only from natural materials. It is surrounded by a wooden palisade with an entrance gate and towers. There is a farm bailiff, tavern, pottery, blacksmith, fisherman and crofter. You can visit a chapel with cemetery, a hill with a gallows and cult place with a sacred tree. People breed many sheep, goats, fish and crayfish in ponds in the Repora Village. Open April to September – Mon – Fri 2-6pm, Sat – Sun 10-6pm. Fee Adults – CZK 80, children, students, seniors, disabled holders – CZK 60
CONTACT: Dřevčice 1, 250 01 Brandys nad Labem, PHONE +420 326902086, +420 603267196, vladimir.zenisek@villadreucici.eu
LOCATION IS ACCESSIBLE IN THE OPENING TIME, SUITABLE FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN33km away from the boarding-house
Koněprusy Caves
are known as the longest cave-system in the Czech Republic. There were discovered many animal bones and rare archaeological findings. The main cave were formed 25 to 30million years ago and the oldest surviving decoration is older than 1million years. Caves are also likely to serve as a shelter to various animals, others failed to underground stacks. There was a secret coin counterfeiting work operated in the upper floor in the 15th century, where about 10 thousand false coins were made. Open daily 8-4pm. FEECZK 130, seniors, children half.
CONTACT: Beroun, PHONE: 311 622 405, E mail jeskyne@aopk.cz
LOCATION IS ACCESSIBLE IN THE OPENING HOURS, SUITABLE FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, 59km away from the guesthouse
The Konopiště Chateau
The predecessor of today’s chateau was the Konopiště castle originated in the late 13th century. The castle had a rich history. In 1887 the chateau was bought future successor to the Austrian throne Franz Ferdinand d’Este. Castle rooms were equipped with museum collections whose basis comes from the legacy of Franz Ferdinand Duke of Modena. The successor also gathered a large number of art collections and hunting trophies. Since 1918 the castle belongs to the state. The premises of the baroque garden was built the Rose Garden with greenhouses. Open daily except Monday, from about 10-4pm. Admissionfrom CZK 90 to 310.
CONTACT phone: 317 721 366, 602 349 068, E-mail: konopiste@stc.npu.cz
LOCATION IS ACCESSIBLE IN THE OPENING TIME SUITABLE FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN31km away from the guesthouse
The Dobříš Chateau
Rococo castle (preserved, accessible visiting hours, now serves as a luxury hotel – 11 rooms in the style of Rococo and Classicism) comes with a distinctive façade from 1745-1765. The current owner is Mr. Dipl.Ing. Jerome Colloredo-Mansfeld. There is a mirrored hall, stables and a brewery (inaccessible technical monument) in the chateau. The park is a rare example of rococo garden architecture with an atmosphere of Vienna Schönbrun. A Stone Bridge, Devil’s Bridge (length 36 m) with a gloomy atmosphere, has a pair of arches with a span of 7.5 meters and a height of 7.1m, constructed around 1864 of slag. The path leads northward after the prospect. The bridge is freely accessible from the English park around the castle.
CONTACT phone: 318 586 411, http://www.zamekdobris.cz, E-mil: hotel@zamekdobris.cz
LOCATION IS ACCESSIBLE IN THE OPENING HOURS, SUITABLE FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, 50km far from the house.
Lego Museum Praha
This is a private and the largest museum in the world. Exposes a history of LEGO toys, which boasts the title of a toy’s. It shows more than 2500 exposed original models (the oldest from the year 1955), many accesories, and interesting things around the toy.
www.muzeumlega.cz , National Museum 31, Prague 1, open from 10am to 8pm. Admission from CZK 130-200.
MUSEUM IS ACCESSIBLE IN THE OPENING HOURS,, SUITABLE FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN
Gallery of Dolls
is in two halls of the historic house in the Rytířská street, and invites to visit more than 1,200 Barbie dolls, accessories of 3000 pieces, and many other attractions. There is a path for strollers and wheelchairs there. For children there is a children’s corner always open 10am to 6pm. Admission from CZK 60 to 250, www.dollsland.eu
GALLERY IS ACCESSIBLE IN THE OPENING HOURS, SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN
The Petřin Steeple
The steeple in Prague on the Petrin Hill is the younger sister of the Eiffel Tower, built two years after completion of the tower elegant Paris (1891) reaches a height 378m over the sea. Lovely view of the city and other attractions – a maze, restaurants, exhibitions, cultural events.Open year round, tour takes about 50 minutes. Fee from CZK 50 to 250.
STILL ACCESSIBLE PLACE SUITABLE FOR WALKS, 28 km from the guesthouse