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The Prague Gate in the town square of Melnik dates from 1500 when the portal was part of an old medieval fortress. Today its lower floor is a café.

The Prague Gate in the town square of Melnik dates from 1500 when the portal was part of an old medieval fortress. Today its lower floor is a café.

A closer look at the terraced gardens before Melnik. In the background, the Church of Sts. Peter and Paul faces Melnik castle.

A closer look at the terraced gardens before Melnik. In the background, the Church of Sts. Peter and Paul faces Melnik castle.

The town of Melnik lies some 35 km (22 mi) north of Prague - at the confluence of the Labe and Vltava rivers - in the agricultural region of the Czech Republic. The town's strategic location allows it to serve as one of the largest river ports in the country.

The town of Melnik lies some 35 km (22 mi) north of Prague - at the confluence of the Labe and Vltava rivers - in the agricultural region of the Czech Republic. The town's strategic location allows it to serve as one of the largest river ports in the country.

The town of Stramberk in the eastern Czech region of Moravia, as seen from the town's medieval hilltop tower.

The town of Stramberk in the eastern Czech region of Moravia, as seen from the town's medieval hilltop tower.

Square in the lovely spa town of Karlovy Vary, famed for its hot springs.

Square in the lovely spa town of Karlovy Vary, famed for its hot springs.

The spa town of Karlovy Vary is situated in the mountainous region of western Bohemia.

The spa town of Karlovy Vary is situated in the mountainous region of western Bohemia.

Art Nouveau architecture in Prague.

Art Nouveau architecture in Prague.

The Municipal House (Obecni Dum) is a national cultural landmark and the premier Art Noveau building in Prague. Opened in 1912 on Republic Square, it houses a concert hall and an elegant French restaurant. Shown is the large exedra under the main cupola of the building with its colorful glass mosaic depicting The Apotheosis of Prague.

The Municipal House (Obecni Dum) is a national cultural landmark and the premier Art Noveau building in Prague. Opened in 1912 on Republic Square, it houses a concert hall and an elegant French restaurant. Shown is the large exedra under the main cupola of the building with its colorful glass mosaic depicting The Apotheosis of Prague.

Some of the many spires that decorate old Prague.

Some of the many spires that decorate old Prague.

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