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Železná Ruda (literally "iron ore"), , is a town in the Pilsen Region of the Czech Republic. It is located in the Šumava Mountains, close to the border with Bavaria and German town Bayerisch Eisenstein. It has been one of the important sports and touristic centres of Šumava Mountains. German name of the town comes from Middle Ages, when it was a market town. Places of interest: Natural: The town is surrounded by forests and green mountains. Nature is nearly unspoiled and there are many beautiful places one can visit, e.g. lakes Černé and Čertovo jezero or a peak Špičák (1202 m). Historical: For example: The Church of Panna Maria Pomocná z Hvězdy (with Eastern-style copula), the Chapel of st. Barbora (saint of mineworkers), the Way of the Cross etc. Local museum and information centre are located in a house, which was home to well-known family of glassmakers in the past. There is an exhibition of traditional glass, documents and photographies concerning history available for the whole ... Read more about Železná Ruda on Wikipedia

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