Belvedér

The Belvedér (German and English: Belvedere) is the oldest viewing point in Bohemian Switzerland in the Czech Republic.

Prince Franz-Karl Clary-Aldringen had the viewing terrace laid out at the beginning of the 18th century.

It was initially decorated by a theatre mask, later by the coat of arms of the princely family.

An avenue links the Belvedér to their former summer residence – Binsdorf Castle.

Immediately opposite in the deeply incised Elbe valley is the small village of Dolní Žleb, further downstream the settlements of Čertova Voda and Podskalí can be made out; all three located within the municipal territory of Děčín.