Horovice: Palackého náměstí
Hořovice has served as a market town in central Bohemia since the Middle Ages. Palackého Square remains its civic centre, with a broad open space framed by townhouses and the Church of the Holy Trinity. The wooded Brdy Highlands begin just south of town, placing Hořovice at the meeting point of central and western Bohemia. Its principal aristocratic ensemble is the castle complex: the Old Castle is joined by the late-Baroque New Castle, later a residence of the princely Hanau family. The historic square, castle grounds and active commercial streets give Hořovice the character of a working regional centre.
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Hořovice occupies the northeastern foothills of the Brdy Highlands in Central Bohemia, between Prague and Plzeň. The town developed in a landscape long shaped by forests and ironworking, an industry that left a lasting mark on its local identity. Its principal monument is Hořovice Castle, a Baroque residence with period interiors and a park that recalls the aristocratic life of the 18th and 19th centuries. Nearby, the Brdy Protected Landscape Area extends across broad woodland, bringing a quieter, rural character to this part of Czechia. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Central Bohemia.
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The terrain of the Central Bohemian Region ranges from fertile Elbe lowlands in the north to wooded uplands in the south, creating a varied setting of rivers, farmland and old towns. The Vltava crosses the region before joining the Elbe at Mělník, while the countryside around Prague has long supplied and connected the capital. Karlštejn Castle, founded by Charles IV in 1348, recalls the medieval importance of this area; Kutná Hora preserves the legacy of silver mining that once ranked among the kingdom’s key sources of wealth. Roads, railways and river valleys still make Central Bohemia the country’s geographic core. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of central Czechia connects regionally.
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The terrain of Czechia ranges from fertile lowlands in southern Moravia to mountain ridges along the northern frontier, giving this Central European country a distinctly varied geography. The Vltava runs through Prague before joining the Elbe, while the Krkonoše form part of the border with Poland and include Sněžka, Czechia’s highest mountain. Prague’s historic centre, with Prague Castle and Charles Bridge, reflects the city’s long role as a political and cultural centre. Beyond the capital, Bohemia is known for spa towns and brewing, and Moravia for wine-growing traditions. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Czechia relates to its Central European surroundings.
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