“My heart has wings and I can fly. I’ll touch every star in the sky. So this is the miracle I’ve been dreaming of,” remember these lines of Cinderella from the popular story “Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella.” The story always takes you back to the castle where Cinderella lived with her wicked stepmother. Did you know that the filming of this story took place in the Czech castle of Švihov.
Those who are looking to venture out and travel to places of childhood memories and enjoy fairy-tale moments can visit Czech Republic. The Czech Republic is home to numerous castles and chateaux. One of the prominent places is Švihov Castle. The Czech-German version of the Cinderella movie – Three Wishes for Cinderella was filmed here. You can explore the mystical Cinderella’s path too with guided tours around the castle. There is a dedicated exhibition of Cinderella’s costumes and props for viewing at the castle.
Švihov Castle is a perfectly protected Gothic castle which is considered to be the last real castle in Czech lands, only chateaux were built after it. The magnificent water castle was built by the rich and powerful Czech nobleman Půta Švihovský of Rýzmberk. The castle survived World War II. It is managed by the National Heritage Institute.
Sunset capture of Švihov Castle
The castle is of heritage importance which is popular among tourists from all across the globe. It is an architectural masterpiece. The castle’s ingenious equipment is capable of flooding the surroundings with water in no time (including the inner courtyard) and letting the water out without any harm to the building. Till today, the legends talk about the pride and cruelty with which Půta Švihovský handled his serfs and craftsmen, for which the devil brought him down to hell. In his bedroom, there has been a mysterious hole in the vault till today allegedly resisting any attempts to be walled up.
So it’s a time to celebrate your or your children’s favorite princess fantasy during your next Czech Republic holiday by stepping into the enchanting setting of Cindrella’s home.
It may be noted that Czech Republic is one of the favourite tourist destinations for Indian travelers. Cities have been hosting an increasing number of visitors from India, and the numbers are increasing with every passing year. While Prague and its attractions remain popular among travellers, an increased interest has been recorded in newer experiences such as Heritage Cities of Olomouc, Litomysl, Kutna Hora, and Kromeriz. These places have an old-world atmosphere and are abundant in sites protected by UNESCO.
Scenic Švihov Castle
So explore Joyful Cities of Karlovy Vary and Liberec that offer experiences that are ideal for families and couples. The Happening Cities that are dynamically developing and are young are Brno and Ostrava, and of course Prague, are the cities that never sleep.
About Czech Republic: The Czech Republic is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. It is famous for Prague; the historic center of Prague is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are several hundreds of castles, chateaus and mansions in Czech; you must visit to believe it.
Indian food: Indeed Czech has its own famous dishes which can be relished. But, those who prefer Indian delicacies can visit Indian restaurants. Due to large numbers of Indian tourists visiting the Czech Republic, there are numerous Indian restaurants and Dhabas located in different areas. These restaurants serve classic Indian delicacies including Indian fast food.
Tap water is safe to drink in Prague: In most of the European countries tap water is not safe to drink but Czech is an exception as far as tap water is concerned. Tap water in Prague is perfectly safe to drink. You can drink water from taps in Prague without worrying about the effect on your health. In parks and streets, you’ll see drinking fountains with clean water; don’t be scared to fill bottles with it. Tap water is regulated by the Czech Republic government officials several times a day, and they monitor the quality of water very thoroughly. You can drink tap water in hotels, restaurants, apartments, and other places in Prague. If the water from these sources weren’t safe to drink, such information would be clearly displayed.
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