The castle and manor house Bečov nad Teplou, Czech Republic

The castle and manor house Bečov nad Teplou, one of the largest architectural complexes of this kind in the Czech Republic territory, is located in north-western Bohemia near the spa town of Karlovy Vary. The origins of the castle go back to the middle of the 14th century, when it was founded by the noblemen family of Osek (also known as Hrabišic and later renamed Lords of Rýzmburk).

Flower Garden in Kroměříž, Czech Republic

The unique complex of the Archbishop’s Château and the Château and Floral Gardens was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List already in 1998. The Baroque Floral Garden was built between 1665 and 1675 by Karel II of Lichtejnštejn-Kastelkorn, the then bishop of Olomouc. The garden’s dominant features are the rotund decorated with rich interior stuccos and the 244-metre long colonnade with numerous alcoves.