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Liberec invites fans of active holidays to visit beautiful nature parks and botanical gardens. Besides, the city offers several modern entertainment centers. The favorite spot of tourists with kids is Zoo Liberec - the oldest zoo in the Czech Republic. It is located near the city center and now occupies a vast area of about 13 hectares. Even though it is very close to the city center, there are beautiful centuries-old forests nearby, and a beautiful stream flows through the zoo. Spacious enclosures were built for animals in this natural area. About 1,000 animals belonging to 170 different species inhabit the zoo to date. Some of them are extremely rare so the zoo makes every effort to maintain their population. A special zone in the zoo is reserved for domestic animals. Here, visitors can feed goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and other friendly animals. The wonderful Liberec Botanical Garden is also considered one of the oldest in the country. It has gathered unique collections of plants brought from all over the world. The garden became available to the public in 1895, while in fact, it was formed much earlier. It was severely destroyed during the First and Second World Wars, but each time it was still possible to restore it anew. The last major reconstruction of the garden took place in the second half of the 20th century. Today, several glazed pavilions for rare plants are installed here. The botanical garden can be visited at any time of the year. The most famous … Read further

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Attractions and active leisure

Cuisine and top restaurants

Liberec is the perfect place to explore traditional Czech cuisine. This city has many attractive restaurants offering not only a rich regional menu but also a special authentic atmosphere. At any time of the year, traditional soups are an important component of the menu. Mushroom soups are especially popular with tourists. Česnečka soup cooked with a large amount of garlic is considered a classic of the menu. A … Open

Traditions and mentality of Liberec

Local people are also known for their restrained temperament. Here they don't like to show emotions in the presence of strangers, and even more so in crowded places. The most commion form of greeting is a handshake, both among men and women. Raised voices and loud discussions are not accepted here too, such behavior can be regarded as a sign of ill manners. To pesent oneself well, it’s enough just to follow … Open

Travel guide to Liberec

The popular tourist destination is the summit of the Jested Mountain, on which the television tower is located. Like many other major television towers in the world, it offers tourists a lot of interesting entertainment. Within its walls is a small hotel, a restaurant with a panoramic view of the city and the highest observation deck in the city. Vacationers can get to the top of the hill on a cable car, which in … Open

Liberec for children - what to visit

Liberec is a wonderful city for families with children. Many of its sights are ideal for a family visit. In the city, there is an inventive scientific and entertainment center iQLANDIA. A visit to this center will leave not only children, but also adults delighted. There are many thematic halls for visitors in the center. Among them, there are halls devoted to the world of nature, scientific achievements and … Open

Advices for travellers

11. In the summer, Liberec offers its guests a special and rich entertainment program. Most of the national holidays and festivals take place here at this time. 12. Even in the summer, it won't be amiss to take some warm clothes with you. It’s quite cool in the evenings, warm clothes would come in handy to those who like evening walks and are going to visit natural attractions. 13. Locals are very … Open

Top sigths of Czech Republic

Konopiste Castle is no less beautiful and grandiose than the previously mentioned two. The castle is located near the rivers Elbe and Vltava. As the castle had a strategically beneficial location, many mansions and palaces were built near it. During several centuries Konopiste Castle remained the residence of Czech princes and kings. Prague suburbs are the location of one more landmark – Terezin Fortress. The fortress got its name after the great empress Maria Theresa. Terezin Fortress was built in the 18th century; this is a large garrison city that was initially founded to protect the land against Prussian army. … Open

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