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!
Beskydy Mountains and Valašsko
Villa Jiřinka provides you with modern and non-smoking type of accommodation in the centre ...
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 ...
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Hotel Residence Liliova provides a total of 25 rooms, all of which are fully ...
We offer accommodation in a detached house with a garden situated in the outskirts ...
The luxorious hotel Grand is located in the very centre of Český Krumlov. The ...
Pleasant hotel with family atmosphere situated in a quiet residential area offers its guests ...
Skalní mlýn operates throughout the year. It offers its guests facilities such as restaurant, ...
The first settlements in the area of Lesser Quarter date back to the 8th ...
The National Theatre is one of the most memorable buildings not only in Prague ...
Petrin is without any doubt the most famous Prague hill stretching up right in ...
The first settlements in the Old Town area originated in the Romanic style. The ...
The Charles Bridge is the oldest preserved Prague bridge that still serves its original ...
Wenceslas Square is the most prominent Prague square and is considered to be the ...
The New Town was founded in 1348 by Charles IV directly next to the ...
The area of today’s Old Town Square used to be a market which had ...
Hradcany was founded by the Highest Burgrave Hynek Berka from Dube around 1320 as ...
Quarries at ‘Amerika’ ‘Amerika’ is a name for a system of long-abandoned limestone pit ...
Lipnice nad Sázavou castle is one of the bulkiest Czech aristocratic castles. It is ...
Žirovnice town lies in Pelhřimov district in the Vysočina region and has nearly 3000 ...
The Civilín observation tower is situated at the Eastern edge of the Krnov hill. ...
Velké Losiny Chateau is situated in a little town of the same name in the ...
Bítov castle is one of the largest and oldest castles in the Czech Republic, ...
The observation tower is situated on the top of the Brd hill (587m). It ...
The synagogue was built in the 19th century during the times of civil and ...
The Jindřichův Hradec Chateau stands in the town of the same name. It was ...
The chateau is situated in Western Bohemia about 20km south-east of Cheb. Chateau Kynžvart ...
The Minorite monastery and the church of the Annunciation in Cheb were founded by ...
The stream Horní Olšava, sometimes called also Šťavnice or Ščavnica runs through the Luhačovické ...
Kašperk castle is a well preserved ruins of Gothic castle towering over the Otava ...
The Čerchov hill is the highest peak of the Czech Forest. It is situated ...