The desert church has a huge interior with a dozen supporting columns - it looks very magical! - It's a real shame that it was never a church (although there is a crucifixion relief next to it!), but rather a mining site for fine sand that was needed for grinding mirrors.

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March 3, 2020

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Sandstone cave on the Zwittebach (Svitávka).
More information: luzicke-hory.cz/mista/index.php?pg=zmvelud

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2. Pusté Kostely – Sloup Rock Castle loop from Česká Lípa střelnice

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Location: Liberecký kraj, Northeast, Czech Republic

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1. Pond With Water Wheel – View of Hochwald from Krompach loop from Olbersdorf Oberdorf

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