St. Ludmila’s Lookout : Visiting ancient viewpoints on the Vltava

Photo: Miloš Turek, Radio Prague International

Some of the most beautiful views of the Vltava River are at the river’s turn near Úholičky, an area linked to the rulers of the Přemyslid dynasty – Prince Bořivoj and his wife Ludmila.

This trail is ideal for day trip for cyclists and hikers. All you need to do is hop on a train from Prague to Úholičky, get off at Sedlec and you will find yourself surrounded by nature and history. The lookout at Stříbrník is a wonderful photo location from which the trail will lead you to the Řivnáč settlement site dating 2,000 years ago.

One of the highlights on this tour is St. Ludmila’s Lookout built on a historic site used by the rulers of the Přemyslid dynasty – Prince Bořivoj and his wife Ludmila. St. Clement’s Church, in its close vicinity, was built on the foundations of a rotunda dating back to those days.

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Author: Miloš Turek