National natural landmark Landek

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World-renowned locality in terms of geology, archaeology, history, natural science and mining. The connection of a technical landmark of the mining museum and a natural landmark of the hilltop Landek with its rich fauna and flora makes this locality unique and attractive for visitors. The southeast slope of Landek contains a unique geological section with carbon-type coal, created over 250 million years ago, which is rising to the surface through several coal seams. There is also a geological and mining trail going right through these areas. Landek was declared a National natural landmark in the year 1993. There is a confluence of the rivers Odra and Ostravice situated in the vicinity of Landek.