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 ...
Pension Švamberský dům is situated very close to the main square in Český Krumlov. ...
The Vila Sára Pension is situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Jizerskémountains right ...
Pension Josef is a family type of accommodation. It is a complex of buildings ...
Pleasant hotel with family atmosphere situated in a quiet residential area offers its guests ...
We offer accommodation in a detached house with a garden situated in the outskirts ...
The Hotel Šumava provides its guests with single and double rooms. It is situated ...
The hotel has two-bedded rooms, each room has its own bathroom (extra beds available). ...
Skalní mlýn operates throughout the year. It offers its guests facilities such as restaurant, ...
The first settlements in the Old Town area originated in the Romanic style. The ...
The area of today’s Old Town Square used to be a market which had ...
Vysehrad belongs among the most important places of Czech history, both historically and politically. ...
Prague Castle belongs to the most remarkable cultural and historical monuments not only in ...
St. Vitus cathedral is the most beautiful and ostentatious church in Prague. In its ...
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 ...
Hradcany was founded by the Highest Burgrave Hynek Berka from Dube around 1320 as ...
The National Theatre is one of the most memorable buildings not only in Prague ...
The Prachov Rocks form our most famous sandstone rock town, that lies on the ...
The sulphur spa Ostrovská Nová Ves is situated in the very middle of the ...
Ceske Budejovice is a corporate town and an economic, administrative and cultural metropolis ...
Hradec Králové is a town in the east of Bohemia and is the capital ...
Koněprusy caves are part of the Czech Karst and are situated between Karlštejn and ...
The mountain range of Krkonoše is situated in the Hradec Králové region, lying in ...
The Benedictine monastery in Broumov is such a significant architectonic and cultural complex that ...
Švihov castle is situated in the town of the same name, approximately 10km from ...
The spreading ruins of the Helfštýn castle are situated 4 km far from the ...
Luhačovice is a health resort in the Zlín region of South East Moravia. It ...
The South-Moravian town of Mikulov is situated in the Břeclav district, about 50 km ...
Veselý kopec is an unofficial but deep-rooted name for the open-air museum of folk ...
The ruins of Gothic castle Hazmburk are situated about 3,5 km from the town of ...
Jemnice, one of the oldest Moravian cities lies in the south-west from the district ...
The country town Jindřichův Hradec is situated in the south – Bohemian region by ...