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 films and TV shows were filmed in the area, including Carnival Row, Britannia, Little Mermaid, Van Helsing, The Mists of Avalon, Hellboy, and Foundation.[5][6][3][7][8]

References

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  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. ↑ "Český Ráj (Bohemian Paradise)". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  3. 1 2 "The Czech Republic's Bohemian Paradise: as magical as it sounds". the Guardian. 2018-01-26. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  4. 1 2 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. ↑ "'Carnival Row' Wraps Shooting in Prague". The Prague Reporter. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  6. ↑ "Films and Fairy Tales -". www.ceskyrajdetem.cz. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  7. ↑ "Prachovské skály - Český ráj dětem 2020". www.ceskyrajdetem.cz. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  8. ↑ "Foundation (season 2)". filmcommission.cz. Retrieved 2023-08-13.

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