Velká Amerika (Big America, Czech Grand
Canyon) is a partly flooded, abandoned limestone quarry near Mořina village, in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech
Republic (in Beroun District). It is 800 metres long, 200 metres
wide and 80 to 100 metres deep with an 18-metre deep lake on the bottom. Mining
of the limestone was conducted in the first half of the 20th century.
There are other quarries nearby, one of those
is Malá Amerika (Small America)
about 1.3 km to the west. The quarries are connected with each other by
long tunnels.
The place has several times been used by Czech
filmmakers. The place is sought after by professional divers and also popular
spot for tourists on their trip to the Karlštejn Castle. The great castle is set over the
glittery river of Berounka. Here it stands as a silent witness of all the
greatest and most charming history which was ever there, in the Crown Lands of
Bohemia. The castle was built by Charles IV as a royal treasury. It was the
place where the crown jewels of the Holy Roman Empire were kept as well as
later the crown of St Wenceslas. The fancy history of Karlstejn comprises
of many myths and incredible but truthful stories.
Karlštejn Castle is beautiful but a very touristy place, whereas Velká Amerika is less crowded. Indeed, the visit to the castle and the walk around the quarry is a perfect combination for a nice day full of nature and history.
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