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!
Pension Švamberský dům is situated very close to the main square in Český Krumlov. ...
Hotel Bílá růže (White Rose) is situated in the very centre of the town ...
The three-star family hotel is situated in the very centre of Prague. It comprises ...
Beskydy Mountains and Valašsko
Villa Jiřinka provides you with modern and non-smoking type of accommodation in the centre ...
We offer accommodation in a detached house with a garden situated in the outskirts ...
Chalet Macocha was reconstructed in 1996, in the style of modern Swiss mountain chalets, ...
The luxorious hotel Grand is located in the very centre of Český Krumlov. The ...
St. Vitus cathedral is the most beautiful and ostentatious church in Prague. In its ...
Petrin is without any doubt the most famous Prague hill stretching up right in ...
The National Theatre is one of the most memorable buildings not only in Prague ...
The first settlements in the Old Town area originated in the Romanic style. The ...
The National Museum building was built between 1885 – 1890 according to the project ...
The New Town was founded in 1348 by Charles IV directly next to the ...
Prague Castle belongs to the most remarkable cultural and historical monuments not only in ...
Hradcany was founded by the Highest Burgrave Hynek Berka from Dube around 1320 as ...
The Rudolfinum is one of the most significant neo-renaissance buildings in the Czech ...
The spas Karlovy Vary are the biggest, the most popular and famous in the ...
The South-Moravian town of Mikulov is situated in the Břeclav district, about 50 km ...
The Jewish Cemetery is situated in the Nezamyslova street in the Brno part Židenice. ...
Hradec Králové is a town in the east of Bohemia and is the capital ...
The spreading ruins of the Helfštýn castle are situated 4 km far from the ...
Even though Točník castle is one of the youngest Czech castles it is one ...
Švihov castle is situated in the town of the same name, approximately 10km from ...
Ratibořice is an urban neighbourhood of Česká Skalice.It lies in the Náchod district, in ...
Velké Losiny Chateau is situated in a little town of the same name in the ...
Karlštejn, a Gothic castle which is towering above the Berounka river on a huge ...
Žďárské hills are a part of Bohemian-Moravian Highlands. More than a half of the ...
Hronov is a small town with about 6800 inhabitants which is situated in the ...
Originally a Romanesque fortress built in 13th century, later rebuilt in Romanesque and Gothic ...
The monastery was founded at an important pilgrimage place on the mount Hora Matky ...
The Early – Gothic Zvikov castle is situated above the joining of the rivers ...
Koněprusy caves are part of the Czech Karst and are situated between Karlštejn and ...