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!
Pleasant hotel with family atmosphere situated in a quiet residential area offers its guests ...
Pension Josef is a family type of accommodation. It is a complex of buildings ...
The luxorious hotel Grand is located in the very centre of Český Krumlov. The ...
We offer accommodation in 12 double rooms (extra beds and baby cribs available). Four rooms ...
The three-star hotel is situated in the very centre of České Budějovice. There are ...
The Hotel Šumava provides its guests with single and double rooms. It is situated ...
EXCELLENT offer you an accommodation in the historical centre of Kromeriz. This guest-house is made ...
The timbered cottage is situated at the foothills of the Jizerské mountains. There is ...
The National Museum building was built between 1885 – 1890 according to the project ...
Vysehrad belongs among the most important places of Czech history, both historically and politically. ...
The first settlements in the Old Town area originated in the Romanic style. The ...
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 ...
The area of today’s Old Town Square used to be a market which had ...
The National Theatre is one of the most memorable buildings not only in Prague ...
Wenceslas Square is the most prominent Prague square and is considered to be the ...
The first settlements in the area of Lesser Quarter date back to the 8th ...
The county town Melnik is situated on an elevation in the Polabi lowland 30 ...
The Alexander lookout tower stands on the Špičák hill and towers over the picturesque ...
Hradec Králové is a town in the east of Bohemia and is the capital ...
Brno, the capital of the Southern Moravian region, is the second largest town in ...
The Dominican monastery with the St.Lawrence and St.Zdislava’s Church is located in a small ...
The Čerchov hill is the highest peak of the Czech Forest. It is situated ...
Ledeč nad Sázavou castle was originally Gothic,but was rebuilt as a Renaissance chateau in ...
Even though Točník castle is one of the youngest Czech castles it is one ...
Žirovnice town lies in Pelhřimov district in the Vysočina region and has nearly 3000 ...
The Reneissance chateau is one of the main highlights of the town of Bechyně, ...
The late-Classicist chateau is the dominating feature of Kamenice nad Lipou in the Vysočina ...
Dobříš is a large Rococo chateau located in Dobříš, municipality Příbram. First written reference ...
Spa Karlova Studénka is situated in the Bílá Opava river valley in the Hrubé ...
The mountain range of Krkonoše is situated in the Hradec Králové region, lying in ...
The Jewish Cemetery is situated in the Nezamyslova street in the Brno part Židenice. ...
The Adršpach Rocks form a smaller part of the National nature reserve of the ...