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!
The comfortable hotel Lev in Lovosice, a small town in the Czech Middle Mountains, ...
The pension is situated right next to a squash centre and the Bospor sport ...
The hotel provides a pleasant accommodation for 70 persons. The hotel restaurant with international ...
Beskydy Mountains and Valašsko
Villa Jiřinka provides you with modern and non-smoking type of accommodation in the centre ...
All guests will definitely enjoy a pleasant atmosphere and friendly service. The hotel has ...
The three-star hotel is situated in the very centre of České Budějovice. There are ...
Pension Švamberský dům is situated very close to the main square in Český Krumlov. ...
We offer accommodation in 12 double rooms (extra beds and baby cribs available). Four rooms ...
The National Theatre is one of the most memorable buildings not only in Prague ...
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 area of today’s Old Town Square used to be a market which had ...
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 New Town was founded in 1348 by Charles IV directly next to the ...
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 Gothic castle Kokořín is an entrance gateway to the protected landscape area of ...
The sulphur spa Ostrovská Nová Ves is situated in the very middle of the ...
Originally a Romanesque fortress built in 13th century, later rebuilt in Romanesque and Gothic ...
The town of Konstantinovy Lázně is the only spa town in the Plzeň Region. ...
Dětenice, a Baroque chateau is located in a small village of the same name ...
Žirovnice town lies in Pelhřimov district in the Vysočina region and has nearly 3000 ...
Andělská Hora is a castle ruin south-east of Karlovy Vary. The castle was founded ...
Kašperk castle is a well preserved ruins of Gothic castle towering over the Otava ...
The synagogue was built in the 19th century during the times of civil and ...
Bítov castle is one of the largest and oldest castles in the Czech Republic, ...
Jihlava is situated on the Czech-Moravian boundary-line and it is the centre of the ...
Veselý kopec is an unofficial but deep-rooted name for the open-air museum of folk ...
The Gothic castle that was built above the Teplá river valley dates back to ...
The Baroque castle in Mikulov occupies a site on the hill where there was ...
Bouzov castle towers over a village of the same name in the central part ...