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Litoměřice – A Wine Centre in the north of Bohemia
The charming historical town of Litoměřice lies on the banks of the Elbe, in the zone where the fertile lowlands of the Polabí end and the landscape changes into the wooded slopes of the Bohemian central massif. The historic centre of the city is encircled by largely intact Gothic fortifications. In addition to historical architecture, you will find several nice vistas of the town. Litoměřice is also a renowned centre of Czech winery.
Don’t miss:
Mírové náměstí
The square features preserved medieval houses, some of them rank among the oldest permanently inhabited houses in the entire Czech Republic.
Litoměřice Gallery and Museum
Mírové náměstí 24, Litoměřice 
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The gallery offers visitors artistic gems by Cranach, Škréta, Matyáš Bernard Braun, and more.
Monument to Karel Hynek Mácha (Mácha’s chamber)
Máchova 5, Litoměřice
The monument is dedicated to the famous Litoměřice native, the poet K. H. Mácha, who resided here.
Litoměřice Castle
Tyršovo náměstí 68, Litoměřice 
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One of the oldest Litoměřice buildings, dating from the second half of the 13th century. The castle was later turned into a brewery. At present, it houses a modern exhibition of Czech winery. The battlements offer a lovely view of the town and the river.
Town Hall and Kalich Observation Tower
Mírové náměstí 8, Litoměřice
The house with a panoramic terrace of the same name is called Kalich [Chalice], one of the symbols of the city, referring to the local wine-making tradition. The rooftop tower is shaped like a wine chalice, and is open to the public. The building now serves as the Litoměřice Town Hall.
Tower by St Stephen’s Cathedral
Dómské náměstí, Litoměřice 
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From a height of more than 50 m you get a beautiful view of the city and the surroundings. The tower goes with the cathedral, which did not originally have one.
Handmade paper workshop Velká Dominikánská 285 
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The papermaking workshop is located in the historic fortifications of the city. Visitors can see a demonstration of traditional paper-making by hand and make their own sheet of paper.
Puppet Gallery Krajská 292, Litoměřice
In the so-called Jesuit Observatory is a display of about a hundred mostly wooden puppets. Of particular interest is the a very exceptional exhibition on the top floor of the tower, showing puppets more than a century old.
Great places to eat & drink:
Kafe doma [Coffee at home] Mírové náměstí 157, Litoměřice 
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A renowned café built according to Feng Shui principles, located right on Litoměřice square
Káva s párou [Coffee with steam] Jarošova 32, Litoměřice kavasparou.cz
A stylish café situated in the former railway station building. The space in front of the café hosts a vintage steam locomotive.
Restaurant CAPRA Mírové náměstí 4, Litoměřice capra.cz
Contemporary European gastronomy in a Renaissance house on the square.
More about the destination:
When:
The city is worth a visit all year round.
How to get here:
Litoměřice is readily reached from Prague by bus (about 1 hour and 15 minutes) from Nádraží Holešovice station.