Dear Steemit friends and followers,
Welcome to my Travel Tip series where I promote some of the most beautiful places, interesting landmarks and impressive architectural sites of my homeland, the Czech Republic.
Today, I will show you what can only be described as a hidden gem, the picturesque tiny village of Svaty Jan pod Skalou.
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Located in the Beroun Region, just some 30 km (19 mi) outside of Prague, the village of Svaty Jan pod Skalou is home to just 173 people but what it lacks in size, it greatly makes up for with its beauty and stunning natural surroundings.
Hidden among majestic rocks of Cesky Kras (translates as the Czech Karst), a beautiful nature reserve famous for unique rock formations, Svaty Jan pod Skalou might have been founded as early as in the 10th or even 9th century.
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The village is dominated by the Church of the The Nativity of John the Baptist, a remarkable Baroque church that is known to be connected with caves found in the surrounding rocks.
Svaty Jan pod Skalou is also very popular among climbers as the area boasts numerous excellent rock routes (of different length and difficulty).
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