Travel Tip: Panska Skala, one of the most breathtaking Czech natural landmarks
Dear Steemit friends and followers,
Welcome to my Travel Tip series where I promote some of the most beautiful places, interesting landmarks and impressive architectural sites of my homeland, the Czech Republic.
Today, I will show you one of the most beautiful, yet relatively unknown natural places of the country, an amazing rock formation known as Panska Skala.
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Located just outside the town of Kamenicky Senov in the northern part of the Czech Republic, Panska Skala (translates as the Lord´s Rock) is a unique rock formation consisting of a number of interlocking, pentagonal and hexagonal basalt columns.
Created during an ancient volcanic eruption some 30 million years ago, the basalt columns are up to 12 m (40 ft) high and they are arranged into a shape resembling the pipe organ (hence the colloquial name “The Stone Organ”).
A crystal clear, volcanic lake was formed under the rocks, giving the place even more mesmerizing atmosphere as the rocks mirror in the water.
Source: Wikimedia Commons (Creative Commons)
A protected natural landmark since 1895, Panska Skala remains relatively unknown to foreign visitors of the country but the place has been a popular tourist spot for the locals. There are several hiking trails and cycling routes around the rocks.
Source: Wikimedia Commons (Creative Commons)
Thanks to its extraordinary natural beauty, the place has been also featured in several films, including some of the most popular Czech fairy tales.
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really the rocks are looking so beautiful. what a beauty of nature. can't wait to watch them in live. as I said you I added your country in my list. by looking at Panska Skala love for it just increased :)
Glad to hear it raised your interest and it is on your list:)...
Amazing geological structure! I heard about it but never seen it in real life... Thanks for sharing!
I am sure you would make it look even better with your photo skills:)
Thanks a lot for compliment :).
That's a crazy formation. Almost looks like the giants causeway in Scotland.... Neato.
I know right? that is exactly what I was tinking, lol....
Who would expect rock like this? Mother nature is amazing!
whoa, vertical cliff! Never seen this else where ... you are right this is a hidden gem
Panska skala,is it a type of rock or the name of that particular rock? So you are in Czech Republic? wow! You must have take a long journey to get to that place.
Well done and I can said to you that you have done a great job here.
Nice photos
no words!
Prague really is a beautiful place to visit, and you are becoming a source for us to see this beautiful place.
The reflection of the rocks in the water look more beautiful.
Mother nature is supreme :)
Thanks for sharing this. You are lucky to have visited there. Enjoy.
Stunning photography. I have never seen such a rock face