The most beautiful monuments in Mělník
What to visit and see in Mělník
Mělník as an old historical royal town offers a number of interesting monuments. There is a nice renaissance chateau, a picturesque square and especially a view of the confluence of the Elbe and Vltava. There are also famous wine cellars and a number of references to the wine-growing past. Let's take a look at the most interesting sights of Mělník
Melnik Castle
The original Přemyslid castle
The chateau in Mělník has a very old history and was also the seat of Czech queens. Today it is a typical example of a Renaissance castle. Today, there is a great attraction of its extensive wine cellars. continue reading
Confluence of the Elbe and Vltava in Mělník
Confluence of the two largest Czech rivers
Probably the biggest attraction of the whole Mělník is the confluence of the Elbe and the Vltava, the two largest Czech rivers. You can see the confluence from the observation deck on the Mělník vineyards, but it is even better to climb the tower of the church of St. Peter and Paul. Most visitors are surprised to see three streams here. The third is the Vraňansko-hořínský navigation canal, which is 10 kilometers long continue reading
Church of St. Peter and Paul in Mělník
The largest church in Mělník
Definitely the biggest landmark of the whole Mělník is the church of St. Peter and Paul. The church also hides a magnificent ossuary. However, most visitors come here because of the accessible church tower, which serves as a really beautiful view of the city and the surrounding area. The walkway is at a height of 37 meters above the ground continue reading
City Hall in Melnik
The most distinctive building in Mělník
In the very center of the city, on náměstí Míru in Mělník, you will come across a brightly colored building of the local town hall. It gained its current form by reconstruction after a fire in the 18th century continue reading
Peace Square in Melnik
The center of Mělník
Náměstí Míru is a natural center of the historical part of Mělník. Here you will find a picturesque town hall, town houses and a fountain with a vintage sculpture. There are plenty of refreshment options. The two most picturesque streets of the city, such as Svatováclavská and Palackého, also lead from the square continue reading
Prague Gate
Protection of the entrance to the city
The Prague Gate served as a protection for one of the two historic entrances to the city. The tower is accessible and serves as a cafe. From the top floor is a nice view of the city. continue reading
Church of St. Ludmila and a wooden bell tower
A quiet part of Mělník
At the very eastern end of the center of Mělník is the church of St. Ludmila with a picturesque wooden bell tower. Thanks to the adjacent park, it is a very quiet part of town. The wooden bell tower itself is only over a hundred years old, but it hides the most valuable bell in the city continue reading
The House At The Golden Grape
In the southern corner of Mírové náměstí in Mělník you will find an interesting house U Zlatého hroznu, which was historically associated with organizing cultural events in the city. continue reading
