Terčino údolí Protected area

Welcome to Terra Valley. Stop for a moment, take a deep breath and feel the calm surrounding you right now. You're standing on the threshold of one of the most beautiful romantic landscapes in our wake. In front of you, there is a valley of the Strepnice River, where nature and the human hand have become a harmonious whole. Look around you at the dense greenery and smooth flow of water. It was this view, full of peace and nature, that was the main goal of the creators of this place.

Now let's move back many years in time to the mid-eighteenth century. It's year seven hundred and fifty-six. It is at this time that Count Jan Nepomuk Buquoy decided to create this unique place. But it was not only a question of power or wealth, but above all a declaration of love. The Count had this park built for his wife Theresa, from whom the name of the valley itself came. Imagine that time when the ideas of the famous thinker Jean Jacques Rousseau appeared in fashion. He believed that man should spend time in unbridled nature to find true peace and purity of the soul. It is these ideas that have become the basis for the form of the park that you are discovering today. Instead of strict geometric shapes and carved livelots, here you will find natural curves and a sense of freedom.

Now, when you perceive the atmosphere of this place, pay attention to the surrounding landscape. The park is not just about trees and flowers, but it is a complex that contains a number of romantic constructions and architectural elements. Notice how buildings are naturally registered in the field. One of the key creators who left his mark was Ignác Fnoika. During your walk, focus on how the roads twist and how they lead you to individual stops. Everything here is designed so that the visitor can find a new, surprising view behind every corner.

If we go deeper into the valley, you'll meet the personalities that were closely linked to this place. In addition to the founder Jan Nepomuk and his Theresa, other members of the family, such as Václav Buquoy or Jiří Jan Jindřich Buquoy, have left their trail. For them, this valley was a refuge from the hustle and bustle of the company at the time. It was a place for contemplation, walks and quiet conversations. Imagine them walking the same paths that you walk and admiring the beauty of the Ceppes.

Now, let's do something that I'm sure will interest you. Within the park there are several real unique features. One of them is an artificial waterfall, which was set up in a thousand eight hundred seventeen. If you reach it, you'll see water falling from about 20 meters. It is a fascinating example of how in the nineteenth century it managed to tame the water so that it looked natural and yet appeared monumental.

But if you're looking for a real witness to history, focus your attention on the trees. One extraordinary oak tree grows in the park. Imagine this tree has witnessed history for about 500 years. His tribe has a perimeter of seven hundred and thirty centimeters. It is a living monument that stood here long before Count Buquoy laid the first stone to establish the park, and it will probably stand here long after we leave. It's a fascinating idea that you can put your hand on the bark of a tree that the Middle Ages remember.

Another interesting point is the Swiss cottage, which was built in the year one thousand eight hundred fifty-two. At that time, fascination was in fashion by far-off landscape and exotic, and that is why the construction of the evocative mountain landscape was created. Also note the Blue House, which served as a summer residence. This building complements the overall picture of the romantic hiding place of the world where man could escape from reality.

All these elements together form a space that is today protected as a national natural monument. This announcement took place in a thousand and nine hundred forty-nine to preserve this unique combination of nature and human architecture for future generations.

Now that you know the story of Terka's Valley, I suggest you continue your research at your own pace. Let the sound of water and the scent of old trees guide you. Stop by the waterfall, touch the bark of the old oak tree, and try to imagine what kind of conversations the Buquoy husbands had when they walked through this valley together. Watch how the light has swept through the tree leaves and how the mood of the landscape changes with every step of you.

This park is like an open book about love, nature and the desire for peace. I hope you enjoyed this short trip to history and that Terčino údolí has enchanted you with its mystery and beauty. I wish you a pleasant further walk and remember to perceive every detail of this romantic paradise. Goodbye.