states: [czechia]
category: cultural
year: 2019
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 50.0566500000, 15.4842583333
Kladruby nad Labem Carriage Horses, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Czechia, recognized in 2019, is a historic stud farm established in 1579 to breed Kladruber horses for Habsburg imperial ceremonies. Set along the Elbe River, its pastoral landscape features stables, pastures, and woodlands, preserving a unique equine lineage and traditional horsemanship. This living cultural site reflects Czechia’s equestrian heritage and meticulous landscape design, showcasing centuries of selective breeding for strength and elegance in a serene rural setting.
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