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Mount Říp, one of the symbols of the Czech Republic, never belonged to the state. The land on the mountain is owned by the Lobkowicz family. Her nationalization has been discussed several times in the past. Now the Czechs could buy in the public collection to buy the mountain. Who owns other important monuments of Czech history?
Important Czech cultural monuments often fall under the Czech Republic, municipalities or various churches. Some of them, such as Mount Říp, but own private individuals. The TN.cz editorial staff has therefore prepared an overview for you who, according to the Real Estate Cadastre, owns other important Czech monuments.
Prague Castle
Prague Castle is one of the most important monuments in the Czech Republic. However, land in Hradčany is owned by at least five entities. St. Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane, St. George’s Basilica and the Old Burgrave’s Office belong to the state. But then there are places that are owned by different churches.
St. George’s Monastery belongs to the Archbishopric of Prague. The new rectory at Prague Castle is owned by the Metropolitan Chapter at St. Welcome to Prague. The Church of All Saints falls under the Royal Collegiate Chapter of All Saints at Prague Castle. But part of Prague Castle is also owned by the Lobkowicz family, namely the Lobkowicz Palace, which according to the Real Estate Cadastre is owned by William Easton Lobkowicz.
Říp Mountain
Mount Říp became famous thanks to the legend of the ancestor Čech. However, one of the symbols of the Czech Republic is not owned by the state. It belongs to the Lobkowicz family, specifically Margaret Brooks Lobkowicz, who lives in the United States.
Blaník Mountain
Everyone knows the Knights of Blanice from legends. But who owns the mountain in which the knights are to hide and come to save the Czech nation when it is at its worst? A large part of the land there is owned by the Archbishopric of Prague. However, the lookout tower on Velký Blaník falls under the Czech Republic. Part of the land is also under the Roman Catholic parish Louňovice pod Blaníkem.
Radhošť Mountain
Rumors of Mount Radhošť are often associated with the worship of the pagan god Radegast. Constantine and Methodius had his idol demolished. At the top is the chapel of St. Cyril and Methodius, which is owned by the Roman Catholic parish of Frenštát pod Radhoštěm. Most of the surrounding land falls under the Czech Republic.
Špilberk
One of the landmarks of Brno is Špilberk Castle on Špilberk Hill. In the 13th century, the castle was built by the Czech King Přemysl Otakar II. Part of the fortress was the dreaded prison, where even the worst criminals were imprisoned. At present, Špilberk owns the city of Brno.
Stadice
Stadice is the birthplace of the legendary first Czech prince Přemysl Oráč. According to the chroniclers, Princess Libuše sent a message to him to bring him to Vyšehrad, where he ruled. The Royal Field with a monument to Přemysl Oráč is a Czech national cultural monument owned by the village of Řehlovice.
Vyšehrad
Vyšehrad is a national cultural monument in Prague. According to legend, it was founded by the legendary Prince Krok. According to documented sources, the first Czech king Wroclaw II lived there. Most of the land, including the cemetery, is owned by the capital city of Prague. The various church buildings then fall under the congregation of priests of the Royal Collegiate Chapter of St. Peter and Paul in Vyšehrad, such as the Basilica of St. Peter and Paul or the Basilica of St. Laurels.
Hostýn
Svatý Hostýn is an important Marian pilgrimage site, which has been declared a national cultural monument. The Hostýn Lookout Tower, the Svatohostýn Museum and other lands fall under the Matice svatohostýnská association, which takes care of Svatý Hostýn. Another part of the land falls under the Archbishopric of Olomouc. And the nearby Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is owned by the Roman Catholic Spiritual Administration of Svatý Hostýn.
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