Památná místa České republiky (Říp, Blaník, Radhošť, Vyšehrad) Série 4 medailí Ag
weight: 16 g
purity: 999/1000 Ag
edge: plain
limited mintage: 800 pcs
issue day: April 2010
Objednávkový kód: CRM551
Blanik - legendary mountain, located about 10 miles from Vlaimi.
The Legend of troops hidden in her stomach probably has its roots in Celtic times. Indeed, the Celtic Druids had to Blanik probably sanctuary. Legend gained topicality especially during the Czech National Revival. It says that when the Czech nation hardest opens rock called Veejov and bowels Blanik forth as the salvation army of knights, led by patron saint of St. Wenceslaus. Blanik became a favorite topic of important Czech artists. Mountain rises to a height of 638 meters above sea level.
Radho - a legendary mountain in Beskydy, near Beskydy.
According to legend, located at the top idol Slavic god Radegast, who allegedly destroyed by it hailed from Salonika brothers Cyril and Methodius. On the mountain in pagan times was celebrated the solstice, which survived long after the onset of Christianity. On Radhoti is a wooden pilgrimage chapel. Cyril and Methodius is precious paintings Wallachian Madonna (author Adolf Liebscher). Near the chapel stands sculpture of two brothers from Salonika. On the crest of the Radho massif is also a statue of Radegast.
Rip - memorable mountain, located about 4 kilometers from Roudnice nad Labem.
According to an old legend, he had arrived at the place Slavic tribe, led by elder Cech. The performances after the summit, enchanted lands "flowing with milk and honey," named her a new home of its people. Already a legend in the early twelfth century chronicler Kosmas recorded in writing. Rip reaches an altitude of 455 meters, is located on top of the Romanesque rotunda. Memorable mountain each year becomes the target of several pilgrimage and tourist treks.
Vyehrad - a place which belongs paramount importance in Czech history.
Located in the cadastral area of ??Prague, about three kilometers from Prague Castle. On the cliff overlooking the Vltava river happened already in the tenth century Slavic settlement, later Vyehrad became the seat of the first Bohemian king Vratislav II. According to legend was founded by Prince Step fort, after which the government took over his daughter, mythical Princess Libuse, along with her husband Premysl Ploughman. The Vyehrad binds also a legend of Horymr who his horse Semikovi saved the life of a daring leap over the walls. During the reign of Charles IV. a tradition when the Czech rulers after the coronation came to pay homage to the memory of Pemyslovc. The decision of Ferdinand III. in 1653 began to grow on the site of a baroque fortress. On Vyehrad is national cemetery with Slavin and the Temple of Saints Peter and Paul.