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The chateau Karlova Koruna or the Kinský dynasty on the bank of the Cidlina river
Hiking: Chlumec nad Cidlinou, Karlova Koruna – Chlumec nad Cidlinou, stud farm Equus Kinsky (5 km)
Starting Point: Chlumec nad Cidlinou
Route: Chlumec nad Cidlinou, Karlova Koruna, Loreta, Farmer´s rebellion monument - 1775, stud farm Equus Kinsky /5 km/
Short description:
The trail in which you experience the history of the town Chlumec nad Cidlinou that is supported by a few phenomenons – thanks to the Kinský dynasty the town can boast about the chateau of which ground plan reminds of the royal crown, horses´ breeding in the stud farm Equus Kinsky; but also the farmer´s rebellion from 1775 which still exists in a popular saying: “You ended up like the farmers at Chlumec!“
Points of interest:
- Baroque chateau Karlova Koruna,
- Loreta – a former piarist monastery, present town museum
- Farmer´s rebellion monument 1775,
- stud farm Equus Kinsky
Difficulty: The route is undemanding.