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1 Information Centres: MIC Bruntál, nám. Míru 7, tel: , IC Karlova Studánka, tel: , IC Rýmařov, nám. Míru 13, tel: , TIC Vrbno pod Pradědem, Jesenická 252, tel: , IC Malá Morávka, tel: Important Web sites: Bruntál Welcome in the Jeseníky area

2 Bruntál The town Bruntál is situated in the northeaster part of the Czech Republic in the Moravia -Silesian Area, not far from the Polish border. Bruntál with the number of nearly 18,000 inhabitants lies in the height 547 m above sea level and is called the entrance gate of the Jeseníky Mountains from south-east. Bruntál is the 3rd type town with an extended activity on 33 communities. The air view on the town centre of Bruntál Published by: The Town Information Centre, nám. Míru 7, Bruntál, in the cooperation with the publishing house Citadela, Mgr. Ivo Dokoupil, tel.: Photographs: Josef Kuník, Mgr. Ivo Dokoupil, archive of the town Bruntál. Press: Retis s.r.o., Advertising material was published thanks to the grant of Moravia-Silesian Region.

3 Bruntál, the oldest seat with town rights in Bohemia, was founded in Gabriel s House on the náměstí Míru The historical town centre including the castle area was declared the town historical zone. The parish Church of the Virgin Mary Ascension, the Gabriel s House, the Piaristic Church of Virgin Mary the Soother with the monastery, the Community House, St. Michael s Chapel, Meldner Villa and the protestant church belong to the famous historical sights. The parish Church of Virgin Mary Ascension The Meldner Villa

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5 The Castle Park The pride of the town and the sought after aim of the tourists is the Castle from the 16 th century with a beautiful park, salla terena with terraces, a small lake and a lot of sculptures. It originated in the 2 nd half of the 16 th century from the rebuilt town castle, later it was rebuilt againand it connects the renaissance and baroque style. There is a rich picture collection in the castle, the armoury and library. There are museum expositions and exhibition halls serving to the social and cultural activities. The small lake in the Castle Park

6 The concert of the cymbalo band in the Castle Park The regular culture activities are the exhibitions in the Museum in Bruntál and in the Club of the Chapel Gallery, lecture and exhibition activities of the Club for Old Bruntál, the classical music concerts of the Club of Music Friends, jazz concerts in the Africa Pub, theatre and film performances. The celebration of the

7 town foundation The local musicians are more and more famous, especially the drummers of the band Jumping Drums and also country and folk bands.

8 The ski lift above the town Terry Fox Run At Slezská Harta

9 The fans of swimming can use the swimming hall and the town-bathing place in summer. The hikers and bicyclists can use the tourist and cycle tourism routes. Other possibilities offer the sport centre with bowling, squash and ninepins, the lending office for go-karts, tennis courts, the table tennis hall and the skate-park. Bruntál offers various sport activities. In winter there are not only the nearby ski centres Praděd and Karlov, but also the ski lift and the cross-country routes above Bruntál on Uhlířský vrch. Also the ice ring is used from autumn to spring. The town bathing place The ski routes above the town

10 Velký Roudný - the extinct volcano at Slezská Harta Uhlířský vrch, an extinct quaternary volcano the height of which is 672m above sea level, is the marked viewpoint of Bruntál. A four-rowed lime tree alley goes to the top, at the end of which the Virgin Mary church stands up. There is a marvellous view to the High Jeseníky Mountains and the Low Jeseníky Mountains.

11 The view from Uhlířský vrch to Praděd The church on Uhlířský vrch The magma stream at Mezina Uhlířský vrch with the lime tree alley

12 The water basin Slezská Harta on the river Moravice creates a new holiday zone and a paradise for fishermen. Other extinct volcanoes Velký and Malý Roudný and Venus Volcano are situated in its vicinity. Fishing at Slezská Harta Cycling in the surroundings of Sovinec

13 The valley of the White Opava above Karlova Studánka (Charles Fountain) The spa Karlova Studánka with the collection of wooden spa architecture, the healing springs and the geological exposition belong to the most beautiful places in the Jeseníky Mountains. The history lovers can visit the castle Sovinec from the 14th century. From spring to autumn culturally historical activities take place here. Castle Sovinec Spa Karlova Studánka

14 Praděd, the highest mountain of the Jeseníky Mountains and the whole Moravia offers a magnificent view over the distant area from the view tower on the top. With its height 1492m it is a magnet of tourists in every season of the year.