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1. In which town will you find the Festival of the Five-Petalled Rose every August? There is also an International Music Festival held in this town, which is situated about 180 km south of Prague.
2. This place is in South Bohemia, and is a living monument to tradition. It is comprised of 23 estates (120 houses) with painted South Bohemian folk baroque gables at the front. At the rear, the gardens are all situated around a central pond. Where is this?
3. In 1771, this place was the seat of the Bishops of Olomouc. It is located at the foot of the Chriby Hills in Central Moravia, and boasts a beautiful chateau and gardens. The gallery there houses a major collection of European art. Name it.
4. At the turn of the 14th and 15th centuries, this city was the richest and most powerful place in Bohemia, and was the seat of King Vaclev IV. This importance was largely due to the famous local silver mines. Two of the many cultural events taking place in this city are the St. Wenceslas Winemaking Festival and The Silver Mining Festival. Which city is this?
5. Spread between the small towns of Lednice and Valtice, this Baroque complex of buildings displays various architectural styles set amongst the woods and ponds. There are also plenty of hiking and biking trails. Where is it?
6. The capital of the Czech Republic, this historical centre is more than ten centuries old. An anonymous poet described this city as "a symphony in stone" and "a city of a hundred spires". Which city is it?
7. Once, this town was one of the most important centres of Jewish culture in Moravia. This preserved Jewish town has its own town hall, poorhouse and rabbinate. The Jewish cemetery's oldest gravestone dates back to 1625. Choose the town.
8. Designed by Prague architect Giovanni Blasius Santini, this building has a unique five pointed star structure with five exits. The main altar depicts five angels, whilst the side altars are devoted to the four evangelists. Dedicated to St. John of Nepomuk, which building is it?
9. This question concerns not a place but an event. The area covering Moravian Slovakia has a unique culture of song and dance. The local dance (best seen during Lody- annual folk festival) is an all-male affair. Although it is improvised, it still adheres to strict choreographic rules. What is this event?
10. This Protected Area embodies a geological aspect of the Czech Republic. It is part of UNESCO's Geoparks Network, and has been a tourist destination for more than 200 years. It is well-known for its dramatic sandstone rock formations. Name it.
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