National Eavesdropping Monument
Národní památník odposlechu v zatopených žulových lomech u Lipnice nad Sázavou
Discover an open-air art gallery featuring monumental granite reliefs in flooded quarries near Lipnice Castle, commemorating past surveillance.

📜 A unique open-air art gallery set in flooded granite quarries near Lipnice nad Sázavou.
🔍 Features monumental reliefs like Bretschneider's Ear, Golden Eyes, and the Mouth of Truth, commemorating past surveillance.

Why Go

🗿 Discover impressive granite reliefs by artist Radomír Dvořák.
🏞️ Explore an artistic gallery integrated into the natural landscape of former quarries.
📚 Learn about pervasive surveillance during past political regimes.
🚶‍♀️ Enjoy a scenic walk through the area, with an additional sculpture "Head XXII" nearby.
🍻 Visit the historic 'U České koruny' pub, where Jaroslav Hašek wrote parts of 'The Good Soldier Švejk'.
🏰 Explore the nearby Lipnice Castle.

Why Avoid

♿ Not suitable for wheelchairs due to rocky paths.

Tips

🗺️ The well-marked route starts from the 'U České koruny' pub in Lipnice nad Sázavou.
➡️ The path divides to lead to individual reliefs, covering about 4 km.

Cost

💰 Free admission.

Hours

🕒 Open 24 hours daily.

🅿️ Parking

🚗 Starting point for the trail is the 'U České koruny' pub.
🗺️ Specific GPS for 'Golden Eyes' are 49.616048, 15.393709.

Last updated 20 days ago

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