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Western City Šiklův mlýn

Location[1]
The City is the largest natural entertainment complex in the Czech Republic. It is located near village Zvole in a valley of the river Bobrůvka. Zvole is a small village near town Bystřice nad Pernštejnem and Nové Město na Moravě. This area belongs to Žďárské Hills and it is located in the Czech - Moravian Highlands. With combination of a beautiful nature, quality accommodation and entertainment, it is a paradise for holidays with children and it is also a destination for a weekend trip.



History[2]
This City is usually called a Šikland according to its founder Libor Šikl [3]. The first reference to this place appeared in 1988. In this time Libor Šikl moved into a house which he inherited from his grandmother.

The first event in a country style was held here a year later and was attended by approximately 50 people. Then Libor Šikl bought ruins of an old mill and asked for a property restitution of land that belonged to his parents. Wood from the mill was used as a first scene and began to write history of the Czech Western City. A settlement which showed the time of Gold Rush and Wild West was built next year.

The third Western event lasted the whole week and even Indians appeared there. First newspapers were printed for this occasion and also dollars that were used for payment in the Western City. Since this time the City has been growing. In 1994 the whole area was completed and it can offer many attractions. The first rodeo in the Czech Republic was held in the Western City in 1998, followed by a night show and stunt riding show on horses. Ten years ago, the town was expanded for a Mexican part and a hotel for demanding clients was built near the City.

Present[4]
Today, Šiklův mlýn offers a wide range of accommodation, for instance, tent camping, tee-pee or the hotel Colorado Grand which offers a solarium and a whirlpool for demanding clients. A lot of visitors will appreciate tennis and volleyball courts, rental of sports equipment or a training golf field. The main program includes a western-style show in Wild West.

The most famous attractions in the Western City are riding on the horses, swimming pool and adrenaline entertainment. Visitors can use a rental period costumes, drive the Union Pacific train or visit a local small Zoo. There are many animals, for example, horses, bison, muffles, deer, porcupines, wild boars, sheep, birds and others. In addition, visitors can try to ride an electric bull, throw a tomahawk or archery [2].