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Whispers of Summer | Walking Tour of Brandýs nad Labem and Peacocks 🇨🇿 4K HDR

Today, we're taking a walk through the historic town of Brandýs nad Labem, just a short ride from Prague. This charming place, paired with its twin town Stará Boleslav across the Labe River, holds centuries of Czech history. It's a hot Wednesday in early June — 31°C and thunderstorms are in the air. Even the peacocks in the local castle are restless today! As we explore Brandýs, you'll experience quiet streets, historic buildings, and the relaxed mood of a town untouched by tourist crowds. Explore the Czech Republic with me: https://perceptionphilosophy.cz/read-... Join the membership of the channel:    / @perceptionphilosophy   The city of Brandýs nad Labem-Stará Boleslav is a conurbation of two previously separate cities, each with its own rich history. Therefore, in 1960, when the two cities were merged into one, proposals for a new name were not accepted, and the original historical names of both cities were preserved. This created the longest name of a Czech city. The city is situated on both banks of the Elbe in the fertile Polabská lowland, which, together with its proximity to the capital city of Prague, which is only about 20 kilometres away, has long influenced the development of the territory of today's city. The Elbe was a vital communication route, especially in the Boleslav part of the borders of archaeological cultures and tribal regions. The first farmers colonised the Elbe basin in the Late Stone Age. There are remains of settlements from the Stone Age and the Bronze Age in the city and its immediate vicinity. The oldest of these, located above Kabelín near Záp, dates from 5500–4300 BC. The finds in the city area include those from the Iron Age, the Roman period, and the migration period. The arrival of the Slavs is documented by finds from the 9th century. Stará Boleslav was an essential locality from the beginnings of the Czech Přemyslov state, especially in connection with the expansion of the Czech tribe into the Zlicky and Croatian territories. At the turn of the 9th and 10th centuries, the Old Boleslav castle was built to protect the Elbe ford. A significant event in the city's history was the establishment of the Old Boleslav chapter in 1052, which is thus the oldest in Bohemia. In the following centuries, the population grew significantly, and settlements expanded eastward. Under Charles IV and Wenceslas IV. new, stronger ones were built on the site of the old Romanesque walls. Charles IV often stayed in these places and hunted black game and big game. Staroboleslav Castle was destroyed by the Praguers during the Hussite Wars. Written documents from the 12th century document the creation of the church of St. Peter on the banks of the Vinořské stream, and written records from the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries document the existence of the small church of St. Lawrence. Gradually, the small town of Brandýs, with its bridge fortress, arose here. This is still remembered today by a tower made of thick masonry, incorporated into the eastern wing of the castle at the end of the 15th century. It was later rebuilt into a magnificent palace in the 16th century. Stará Boleslav and Brandýs were practically destroyed during the Thirty Years' War. During the White Mountain era, the city of Stará Boleslav became a crucial centre of the Marian cult. In 1680, the Holy Way from Prague to Boleslav was constructed, and a chain of chapels featuring images of the Virgin Mary and St. Wenceslas was established. As a result of the Theresian and Josephine reforms in the 18th century, both cities experienced growth but were again affected by the hardships of war. During the Prussian-Austrian War in 1757, part of Old Boleslav was reduced to ashes. A battle was fought right next to the walls of the Marian temple, during which the Prussian general von Wartenberg fell. The year 1813 went down in history when three monarchs met at the Congress of Vienna, with Emperor Francis I and King William III of Prussia in attendance. The Russian Tsar Alexander I and the commander-in-chief of the coalition anti-Napoleonic armies, Prince Karl Schwarzenberg, prepared a strike against Napoleon I. At that time, Emperor Francis moved from Jičín to the Brandys Castle. During renovations around the town, a spring with mineral water was discovered, which in 1820 became the basis of the nearby Houštka spa. From the mid-18th century, manufacturers and factories were established in the city, and communication networks developed alongside them. Some plants, such as Melichar's factory for agricultural machinery, founded in 1883, achieved fame beyond borders and had branches in many European cities. https://maps.app.goo.gl/ygCucBwhfGnuz... Join the membership of the channel:    / @perceptionphilosophy   Instagram:   / perceptionphilosophy   Recorded in 4k Perception Philosophy © 2025 The 3rd of June 2025 Czech Republic