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side of the chateau, with superb views across the river to the Central Bohemian plains.
The vines below the terrace are supposedly descendants of the first vines introduced
to Bohemia, by Charles IV in the 14th century. They're now used to make the chat-
eau's own wines.
The Best...
Top Tip
Bring along a packed lunch, grab a bench on the terrace on the far side of the chateau,
and enjoy a picnic with a view.
Getting There & Away
Bus
Buses run to Mělník (48Kč, 45 minutes, every 30 minutes weekdays, hourly
weekends) from stop 10 in the bus station outside Praha-Holešovice train station; buy
your ticket from the driver (one-way only, no return tickets).
Need to Know
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Location
30km (one hour) north of Prague.
9am-5pm)
Sells maps and historical guides and can help with accommodation.
SIGHTS
PAALACCE
MĚLNÍK CHATEAU
cession 100/80Kč; 9.30am-5pm May-Sep)
This Renaissance chateau was acquired by
the Lobkowicz family in 1739; the family opened it to the public in 1990. You can
