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 hotel has two-bedded rooms, each room has its own bathroom (extra beds available). ...
The luxorious hotel Grand is located in the very centre of Český Krumlov. The ...
The three-star family hotel is situated in the very centre of Prague. It comprises ...
The Vila Sára Pension is situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Jizerskémountains right ...
New, up-to date, four-star hotel located in a beautiful landscape on the bank of ...
Pension Švamberský dům is situated very close to the main square in Český Krumlov. ...
Prague Castle belongs to the most remarkable cultural and historical monuments not only in ...
The National Museum building was built between 1885 – 1890 according to the project ...
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 ...
St. Vitus cathedral is the most beautiful and ostentatious church in Prague. In its ...
Vysehrad belongs among the most important places of Czech history, both historically and politically. ...
The Rudolfinum is one of the most significant neo-renaissance buildings in the Czech ...
The area of today’s Old Town Square used to be a market which had ...
The New Town was founded in 1348 by Charles IV directly next to the ...
Karlovy Vary is a regional centre of Western Bohemia situated at the Ohře and ...
The Jewish settlement had had a long tradition in Heřmanův Městec, a small town ...
Luhačovice is a health resort in the Zlín region of South East Moravia. It ...
The chateau Park at the Pruhonice Chateau is one of the most significant and ...
Dětenice, a Baroque chateau is located in a small village of the same name ...
The Jewish culture and tradition that have always been an important part of Czech ...
The Bruntál Chateau is in situated in the very centre of the town. Originally, ...
This neo-classical chateau is located in the town of Dačice in the Jindřichův Hradec ...
Karlštejn, a Gothic castle which is towering above the Berounka river on a huge ...
Babí lom is a rock with two peaks, southern (521m) and northern (562m) towering ...
Quarries at ‘Amerika’ ‘Amerika’ is a name for a system of long-abandoned limestone pit ...
Bezděz Castle is a massive castle ruins dominating the surrounding countryside. The Gothic-style castle ...
Františkovy Lázně is a town in the Karlovy Vary region with over 5 000 ...
The Civilín observation tower is situated at the Eastern edge of the Krnov hill. ...
Tachov is a district town situated in Western Bohemia by the Mže river. It ...
Bítov castle is one of the largest and oldest castles in the Czech Republic, ...