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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The Vila Sára Pension is situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Jizerskémountains right ...
The timbered cottage is situated at the foothills of the Jizerské mountains. There is ...
The three-star family hotel is situated in the very centre of Prague. It comprises ...
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, ...
The National Theatre is one of the most memorable buildings not only in Prague ...
Prague Castle belongs to the most remarkable cultural and historical monuments not only in ...
The first settlements in the Old Town area originated in the Romanic style. The ...
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 ...
The National Museum building was built between 1885 – 1890 according to the project ...
Hradcany was founded by the Highest Burgrave Hynek Berka from Dube around 1320 as ...
The Charles Bridge is the oldest preserved Prague bridge that still serves its original ...
Petrin is without any doubt the most famous Prague hill stretching up right in ...
The Civilín observation tower is situated at the Eastern edge of the Krnov hill. ...
Even though Točník castle is one of the youngest Czech castles it is one ...
The Baroque castle in Mikulov occupies a site on the hill where there was ...
The Baroque chateau was built in 1790s when the castle Buchlov in vicinity was ...
Střekov Castle is one of the best preserved castle ruins in the Czech Republic. ...
The Early – Gothic Zvikov castle is situated above the joining of the rivers ...
Pelhřimov is a district town in the Vysočina region. The ancient small town lies ...
he mountain range of Moravskoslezské Beskydy is situated in the eastern part of the ...
The Pilgrimage church of St. John of Nepomuk is not far from the Moravian ...
The South-Moravian town of Mikulov is situated in the Břeclav district, about 50 km ...
The Alexander lookout tower stands on the Špičák hill and towers over the picturesque ...
This Cistercian monastery located about 30 km south of Český Krumlov is considered a ...
Žirovnice town lies in Pelhřimov district in the Vysočina region and has nearly 3000 ...
The spreading ruins of the Helfštýn castle are situated 4 km far from the ...
The Jewish culture and tradition that have always been an important part of Czech ...
The stream Horní Olšava, sometimes called also Šťavnice or Ščavnica runs through the Luhačovické ...