Chomutov: Chomutov I: Město Chomutov - Kamencové jezero
Few places in the Ústí nad Labem Region have a history as closely tied to the mining traditions of the Ore Mountains as Chomutov. At the foot of the Krušné hory, the city developed on the route between Bohemia and Saxony and received town privileges in 1252. Its historic centre preserves the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and the former Jesuit college, reminders of Chomutov’s long urban past. Kamencové jezero, on the city’s edge, is a lake created in a former alum-shale quarry and today forms part of the local recreational area. Water, beaches and tree-lined shores provide an open counterpoint to the compact centre, while the slopes of the Ore Mountains frame Chomutov’s wider setting.
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The Krušné hory define the setting of Chomutov — their southern foothills bring the city into close contact with wooded valleys and the old mining country of north-western Czechia. The Chomutovka River runs through town and into Bezručovo údolí, a long valley used for walking and cycling beneath the mountain slopes. Near the centre, Kamencové jezero is an alum-rich lake whose unusual chemistry has made it a local recreation spot. Chomutov is also home to Podkrušnohorský zoopark, a large zoological park focused on animals of the Palearctic region. Its compact historic centre, shaped by the town’s medieval origins, provides an urban counterpoint to the surrounding foothills. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Chomutov and the Krušné hory.
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