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MIDDLE BOHEMIA
	Middle Bohemia
	The attractive Central Bohemia region is an area forming a wide ring around Prague. This area offers a lot of scenic beauties and cultural and historical monuments. You can visit ancient cities, towns and villages, castles, forts and chateaus, relax in sport and entertainment, or take a rest in the charming nature. Admire the majestic castles of Czech kings, small residences of the gentry, or castle ruins hidden in the woods or dominating strategic heights. The best-known are Karlstejn, Krivoklat, Konopiste, Kokorin, or Cesky Sternberk. East of Prague, there is the town Kutna Hora, which used to be the most important economic centre of the Czech Kingdom because of its silver mines. The town centre is a part of the UNESCO world heritage list. The town Pribram is also well-known for its silver mines. Besides the mentioned monuments, the region can also offer religious edifices. Svata Hora („The Holy Mountain“) situated above the town Pribram has become one of the most famous pilgrimage places and is one of the most precious edifices of the Czech early Baroque. The surroundings of Prague provides many opportunities for rest and relaxation. Water sports are concentrated mainly along dams Slapy, Kamyk and Orlik on the Moldau river in the southern parts of the region. The focal point of many aquatic sports are the Berounka and Sazava rivers. The water areas are suitable also for fishing. Another interesting places for tourists is the protected area of Czech Karst where you can visit the karst formation of Koneprusy Caves.