Prachov Rocks

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Rock towers of Prachov Rocks

The Prachov Rocks (Czech: Prachovské skály) are a rock formation in the Czech Republic approximately 5 kilometres west of Jičín.[1] Since 1933, they have been a protected natural reserve. The region where the formations are located is called Bohemian Paradise, Český ráj in Czech.[2][3]

The formations are made of sandstone, originally in the form of a plateau. Since its formation over 60 million years ago, the rock has been eroded by wind and rain into the unique forms found at the site.[4] Several of the individual rock towers have inspired names due to their appearance, such as the Leaning Tower, Devil's Kitchen, the Monk, the Elephant, and the Eagle.[4]

Some scenes for major productions were filmed in the area, including Carnival Row, Britannia, Little Mermaid, Van Helsing, The Mists of Avalon, and the original Hellboy.[5][6][3][7]

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  • Prachov Rocks

  • Prachov Rocks

References[]

  1. ^ Hocek, Jan (3 February 2010). "Výjimečná zima, výjimečné fotky. Prachové peřiny na Prachovských skalách". Mladá fronta DNES (in Czech). iDNES. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
  2. ^ https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/cesky-raj, Český Ráj (Bohemian Paradise)
  3. ^ a b https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2018/jan/26/czech-republic-bohemia-magical-britannia-tv-series-location, The Czech Republic’s Bohemian Paradise: as magical as it sounds
  4. ^ a b Scheffel, Richard L.; Wernet, Susan J., eds. (1980). Natural Wonders of the World. United States of America: Reader's Digest Association, Inc. p. 305. ISBN 0-89577-087-3.
  5. ^ https://www.praguereporter.com/home/2018/3/16/carnival-row-wraps-shooting-in-prague, Carnival Row Wraps Shooting in Prague
  6. ^ http://www.ceskyrajdetem.cz/en/bohemian-paradise-in-fairy-tales-and-films/films-and-fairy-tales/ Films and Fairy Tales
  7. ^ http://www.ceskyrajdetem.cz/cs/cesky-raj-ve-nbsp-filmu-nbsp-a-pohadkach/filmova-mista/prachovske-skaly.html, Prachovské skály

Coordinates: 50°28′3.19″N 15°17′2.23″E / 50.4675528°N 15.2839528°E / 50.4675528; 15.2839528


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