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!
Pension Švamberský dům is situated very close to the main square in Český Krumlov. ...
The comfortable hotel Lev in Lovosice, a small town in the Czech Middle Mountains, ...
The pension is situated in the beautiful surroundings of Šumava mountain range, in the ...
The modern and fully air-conditioned EuroAgentur Hotel Cristal Palace is ...
The three-star hotel is situated in the very centre of České Budějovice. There are ...
Chalet Macocha was reconstructed in 1996, in the style of modern Swiss mountain chalets, ...
Hotel Bohemia disposes of 43 well-appointed double rooms, 5 suites and 1 luxurious suite. ...
Skalní mlýn operates throughout the year. It offers its guests facilities such as restaurant, ...
Vysehrad belongs among the most important places of Czech history, both historically and politically. ...
Wenceslas Square is the most prominent Prague square and is considered to be the ...
Petrin is without any doubt the most famous Prague hill stretching up right in ...
The National Theatre is one of the most memorable buildings not only in Prague ...
The Rudolfinum is one of the most significant neo-renaissance buildings in the Czech ...
The first settlements in the area of Lesser Quarter date back to the 8th ...
The Charles Bridge is the oldest preserved Prague bridge that still serves its original ...
The New Town was founded in 1348 by Charles IV directly next to the ...
St. Vitus cathedral is the most beautiful and ostentatious church in Prague. In its ...
The ruin of the early-Gothic Brumov castle from 13th century is situated in the ...
The Gothic castle that was built above the Teplá river valley dates back to ...
The Jewish culture and tradition that have always been an important part of Czech ...
The ruins of Gothic castle Hazmburk are situated about 3,5 km from the town of ...
Kutná Hora is one of the most charming towns in the whole of the ...
The stream Horní Olšava, sometimes called also Šťavnice or Ščavnica runs through the Luhačovické ...
The sulphur spa Ostrovská Nová Ves is situated in the very middle of the ...
Bukovanský mlýn observation tower is in fact an immitation of a typical Dutch wind ...
The settlement was established even before the first Slavs arrived in this area in ...
The observation tower on the Čeřovka hill is the oldest one in Český ráj. ...
The Gothic castle Kokořín is an entrance gateway to the protected landscape area of ...
The Jewish cemetery in Heřmanův městec is very old, it was founded together with ...
Mariánské Lázně is a little charming town in Western Bohemia. It is the youngest ...
Velké Losiny Chateau is situated in a little town of the same name in the ...
The Budeč hillfort, which was founded by one of the first Premyslids, was one ...
Originally a Romanesque fortress built in 13th century, later rebuilt in Romanesque and Gothic ...