Liberec

A mix of neo-Renaissance, neo-Gothic and baroque architecture, the region of Liberec is full of dense forests, rolling hills and flowing rivers. Vacationers can find both apartments and houses for rent along the quiet streets of Liberec, and can partake of the regions rich culture and notable historic sites. Take the time to hike in the Jizera Mountains, or bike through the small street of the villages. Those seeking architectural sites can visit Radnice, where the Flemish neo-Renaissance Town Hall towers grandly above the village. Mimicking a Viennese structure by F. Neumann, this awesome work has three copper cupolas that can be seen along the Liberec skyline from miles away.

North of Liberec lie the Jizera Mountains. Here Sun-hat travelers can find the medieval castle in the village of Frydlant. Dating back to the thirteenth century, this neo-Gothic structure is home to a museum housing baroque paintings, Gothic furniture, and everyday items dating from the eighteenth to early twentieth century. If you are traveling with your family, take a picnic lunch to the town of Hukvaldy where you can explore the ruins of an ancient castle amid the wooded park area. Nature lovers can find a delightful refuge at Turnov, which lies north of the Czech Paradise Nature Reserve. Here visitors can peruse the Czech paradise Museum where visitors can learn about the local history and geology along with the archeological background of Liberec. Archeology in this region includes gemstones native to the region and local jewelry pieces are on display. If jewels catch your eye, you can follow this trail to the Museum of Glass and Costume Jewelry in Jablonec nad Nisou. This art noveau building offer a history lesson delicately punctuated and decorated with jewels found in the region.

Jablonec Nad Nisou is also the commercial center of Liberec and offers a eclectic grouping of architectural styles and buildings. More recent historical sites are a testament to its survival and prominence in the aftermath of World War II. Visit Liberec and find yourself engulfed in the diverse ages of architecture and art where jewels light up the landscape and nature thrives in every corner of the region.

Rent an Apartment or House in the area to fully take advantage of what's on offer, you may need more time than you think!