Close to the German border, Děčín is a city in the Elbe valley (halfway between Dresden and Prague) that provides travelers with whimsical flower gardens, a beautiful castle, and amazing views of the river from high rocky plateaus that surround the area.
Děčín castle, the city's landmark, stands on a hill near the city center. Once the home of Bohemian royalty, the castle is now Děčín's main tourist attraction and is a must-see in the region!
Adjacent to the castle are the rose gardens and fountains where you can see the flowers in full bloom with views of the nearby city.
Photo courtesy of http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Decin_CZ_Rose_Garden_02.jpg (Maggie Hammond)
The Děčín Zoo, founded in 1949, is one of the country's smallest zoos. However, this is a great way to spend an afternoon in Děčín, and you might have the animals to yourself! Located in a forest on a high plateau above the Elbe river, the zoo has a good variety of animals including goats, birds, rabbits and even some bears.
Photo courtesy of http://www.wzd.cz/zoo/EU/CZ/cz_decin-zoo.htm
One food that I tried and really enjoyed in Děčín were the traditional Rakvicky (Czech coffin cookies) that are available in cafes all across the city. Though the name sounds depressing, these crunchy cookies are actually delicious! I got mine smothered in whipped cream :)
Happy travels!
❤ Gwyn
Děčín castle, the city's landmark, stands on a hill near the city center. Once the home of Bohemian royalty, the castle is now Děčín's main tourist attraction and is a must-see in the region!Adjacent to the castle are the rose gardens and fountains where you can see the flowers in full bloom with views of the nearby city.
One food that I tried and really enjoyed in Děčín were the traditional Rakvicky (Czech coffin cookies) that are available in cafes all across the city. Though the name sounds depressing, these crunchy cookies are actually delicious! I got mine smothered in whipped cream :)
Happy travels!
❤ Gwyn
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