Welcome to the Czech Republic! The country lies in the very centre of Europe, bordering with Germany in the West, Poland in the North, Slovakia in the East, and Austria in the South. The area of the Czech Republic comprises three historical parts: Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia. Each of them has retained its specific character. At present the Czech Republic is divided into 14 regions. The capital of the Czech Republic is Prague. Other large cities are Brno, Ostrava, Plzeň, Olomouc and Liberec.
The economy of the country is doing very well at the moment, the standard of living has been growing steadily over the past 15 or so years. The Czech Republic has been a member of NATO since 1999 and the EU since 2004. Every year the country is visited by more than a million tourists who come here, attracted by the Czech history, culture and landscape.
The Czech Republic was formally established in 1993 when Czechoslovakia was peacefully divided into two states – The Czech Republic and Slovakia. The fact that he country is so young certainly does not mean that its history is not interesting. On the contrary. The area was already settled in the primeval times and, thanks to its location, it later became a strategic crossroad for the whole of Europe for more than a thousand years.
The Czech Republic is a country of castles and chateaus, beautiful historical towns, cathedrals, temples, monastries and churches. Altogether 12 places have so far been enlisted in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The capital Prague belongs among the most beautiful and most visited cities in the whole world.
However, the Czech Republic's claim to fame is not only its monuments. Many tourists come here to admire the beauty of its countryside. Even though the Czech Republic is a landlocked country there are many places where tourists can enjoy an active holiday, such as mountains, South Bohemian lakes, forests, spectacular rocks, caves or catacombs. The country is a paradise for skiers, climbers, hikers as well as water or bike lovers.
Regardless of whether you come to admire the country's architecture, culture or countryside you will certainly enjoy discovering the original Czech cuisine, delicious beer or the renowned Moravian wine. The Czech Republic is also very famous for its spa resorts.
With 78 000 km2, the country belongs among the smaller European states, however, for tourists it is certainly a Great Power. Don't take our word for it - come see it for yourself! Czech Atlas will provide you with everything you could possibly want to know!
We wish you a pleasant stay!
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Pension Švamberský dům is situated very close to the main square in Český Krumlov. ...
The first settlements in the Old Town area originated in the Romanic style. The ...
Wenceslas Square is the most prominent Prague square and is considered to be the ...
The Rudolfinum is one of the most significant neo-renaissance buildings in the Czech ...
Prague Castle belongs to the most remarkable cultural and historical monuments not only in ...
The first settlements in the area of Lesser Quarter date back to the 8th ...
Petrin is without any doubt the most famous Prague hill stretching up right in ...
The New Town was founded in 1348 by Charles IV directly next to the ...
The Charles Bridge is the oldest preserved Prague bridge that still serves its original ...
St. Vitus cathedral is the most beautiful and ostentatious church in Prague. In its ...
The castle, and later on the chateau, called Orlík had been rising on the ...
Tachov is a district town situated in Western Bohemia by the Mže river. It ...
The country town Jindřichův Hradec is situated in the south – Bohemian region by ...
The Renaissance chateau rebuilt in Baroque style is situated in Třebíč district, in the ...
Originally Kroměříž was a market village at the crossroad on the main commercial route. ...
The Jewish culture and tradition that have always been an important part of Czech ...
The Jewish Cemetery is situated in the Nezamyslova street in the Brno part Židenice. ...
Telč was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List thanks to its historical centre ...
The district town of Břeclav lies in the South-Moravian region, not far from the ...
Andělská Hora is a castle ruin south-east of Karlovy Vary. The castle was founded ...
The bizzare ruins of Trosky castle are situated about 9km south-east of Turnov, the ...
Rožnov pod Radhoštěm is a town with about 18000 inhabitants and it is situated ...
The spreading ruins of the Helfštýn castle are situated 4 km far from the ...
Hradec Králové is a town in the east of Bohemia and is the capital ...
The town of Konstantinovy Lázně is the only spa town in the Plzeň Region. ...
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