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Děčín is a city in North Bohemia. It lies on the River Elbe in a beautiful and diverse landscape, surrounded by the Central Bohemian Uplands, Elbe Sandstone Mountains and Bohemian Switzerland National Park.
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Iconic landmark of region, history of Děčín Castle is very interesting and varied. Castle was reconstructed in both renaissance and then baroque style. Frédéric Chopin stayed and composed here a while.
Gothic bridge from 16th century with baroque sculptures of Czech saints.
Synagogue in Art Deco style from 1907. If you want to see interior, you have to ring the bell and wait for a synagogue employee to unlock the building.
Very small zoo. Mainly animals inhabiting the Czech Republic and a few exotic species, including anteater and tapir.
ovčí mustek
Small stone bridge from 1561.
Both indoor and summer swimming pool. Some other sport activities also possible.
Labská plavební
Boat trips on Elbe (through Elbe Sandstones protected landscape area) to Hrensko (last town on Elbe in the Czech Republic) and Bad Schandau (Germany) or return trips from Děčín to Dresden (with tour in the city) or to Meißen.
Děčín is a great starting point for hiking in Central Bohemian Uplands, Elbe Sandstone Mountains and Bohemian Switzerland National Park. Hiking trails are well marked and go through the city.
Popular restaurant in a former factory complex.
Italian cuisine.
Bohemian food.
Cozy place offering breakfasts (vegan, vegetarian, meat) and lunch (vegan).
Local craft beer. Various types brewed at various places, but the recipes are local.
děčínská kulturní kavárna
Cozy café with tons of books to leaf through. Coffee roasted locally. Soy milk available. Snacks include meat, vegetarian and vegan sandwiches.
Hotel with restaurant.
Normal shopping centre with many shops, department store and cinema.
By car
By car it takes around 1 hr 25 min from Prague.
By bus
There is no direct bus connection and it takes 3 hr with several changes of bus.
Děčín is served by 17 bus lines. It is also possible and reasonable to use the train; there are 15 train stations within the whole of Decin.
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