National Interception Memorial
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A monument to spying, featuring three large reliefs (an ear, a mouth, and eyes) carved into rocks within flooded granite quarries near Lipnice nad Sázavou, Czechia.

📜 National monument featuring large rock reliefs in flooded quarries.🔍 Sculptures symbolize spying during former regimes, inspired by Jaroslav Hašek's novel. Features monumental reliefs like Bretschneider's Ear, Golden Eyes, and the Mouth of Truth, created by artist Radomír Dvořák. The "Mouth of Truth" relief, inspired by the Roman Bocca della Verità, is almost 3m high and symbolizes totalitarian regimes' information gathering.# Why Go🗿 Discover impressive granite reliefs by artist Radomír Dvořák, a unique outdoor art installation.🏞️ Explore an artistic gallery integrated into natural landscape.📚 Learn about pervasive surveillance during past political regimes.🚶‍♀️ Enjoy a scenic walk, visit nearby Lipnice Castle.🆓 Free entry.# Why Avoid🚶 Individual reliefs are spread out, requiring a 4-5 km walk.⛰️ Moderate difficulty, not suitable for wheelchairs, strollers, or bikes due to rocky, rugged paths.# Tips🗺️ Well-marked route starts from 'U České koruny' pub.➡️ Path divides to individual reliefs, covering about 4 km.🗺️ Combine with nearby Bretschneider's Ear and Golden Eyes for a full experience.🕒 Allow at least 2 hours for the full tour.# Cost💰 Free entry.# Hours🕒 Open 24 hours daily.# 🅿️ ParkingPaid parking available in Lipnice nad Sázavou (50 Kč/day), approximately 1 km from the start of the route.

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