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, ...
We offer accommodation in a detached house with a garden situated in the outskirts ...
Pension Švamberský dům is situated very close to the main square in Český Krumlov. ...
We offer: - a bar (with a capacity of 20 people) –a salon (with a ...
Hotel Eduard offers accommodation for 100 guests. There are all kinds of rooms, from ...
All guests will definitely enjoy a pleasant atmosphere and friendly service. The hotel has ...
The modern and fully air-conditioned EuroAgentur Hotel Cristal Palace is ...
Hotel Bílá růže (White Rose) is situated in the very centre of the town ...
The hotel has two-bedded rooms, each room has its own bathroom (extra beds available). ...
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 ...
Prague Castle belongs to the most remarkable cultural and historical monuments not only in ...
The Rudolfinum is one of the most significant neo-renaissance buildings in the Czech ...
The New Town was founded in 1348 by Charles IV directly next to the ...
The first settlements in the Old Town area originated in the Romanic style. The ...
Hradcany was founded by the Highest Burgrave Hynek Berka from Dube around 1320 as ...
Petrin is without any doubt the most famous Prague hill stretching up right in ...
The Charles Bridge is the oldest preserved Prague bridge that still serves its original ...
Wenceslas Square is the most prominent Prague square and is considered to be the ...
Czech Baroque style is represented on the UNESCO world heritage list by the Holy ...
Bukovanský mlýn observation tower is in fact an immitation of a typical Dutch wind ...
Žďárské hills are a part of Bohemian-Moravian Highlands. More than a half of the ...
The ruins of this early-Gothic castle founded by Herbort of Chlum are situated in ...
The Benedictine monastery in Kladruby is located 30 km west of Pilsen and 5 ...
The Pilgrimage church of St. John of Nepomuk is not far from the Moravian ...
Žirovnice town lies in Pelhřimov district in the Vysočina region and has nearly 3000 ...
Bezděz Castle is a massive castle ruins dominating the surrounding countryside. The Gothic-style castle ...
The Minorite monastery and the church of the Annunciation in Cheb were founded by ...
The ruins of Gothic castle Hazmburk are situated about 3,5 km from the town of ...
Bouzov castle towers over a village of the same name in the central part ...
Lipnice nad Sázavou castle is one of the bulkiest Czech aristocratic castles. It is ...
Střekov Castle is one of the best preserved castle ruins in the Czech Republic. ...
The castle of Křivoklát is one of the oldest and most important castles of ...