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Jizerou Benátky nad Jizerou Benešov Bělá pod Bezdězem Čelákovice Dobříš Hořovice Kladno Kolín Kostelec nad Černými lesy Kralupy nad Vltavou Mladá Boleslav Mladoboleslavsko Nelahozeves Praha Roztoky Rožmitál pod Třemšínem Říčany Svatá Hora u Příbrami Veltrusy Velvary Zruč nad Sázavou |
Originally an old-Slavonic settlement, the place soon evolved into a Czech village. Freedoms of a city were granted in 1489 and market and craft privileges came along. Traditional local products-the ceramics of Kostelec-have remained renowned commodities down to our days and annual fairs still carry on, too. In acknowledgement of the architectonic value, the historical core was added to the list of Registered National Monuments by the Ministry of Culture. The region around Kostelec is a typical holiday country. Forests and nature reserves are ideal places for walks and biking rides. Swimming is possible in the ponds of Vyžlovka and Jevany. The vicinity of Prague could not deprive the region of the reputation best described by its nickname: the Lungs of Central Bohemia |
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