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 ...
The luxorious hotel Grand is located in the very centre of Český Krumlov. The ...
The timbered cottage is situated at the foothills of the Jizerské mountains. There is ...
Hotel offers accommodation in comfortable rooms equipped with an oak furniture, bathroom (bathtub or ...
The Vila Sára Pension is situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Jizerskémountains right ...
The pension is situated right next to a squash centre and the Bospor sport ...
The three-star hotel is one of the most luxurious hotels in the whole region ...
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 ...
The National Theatre is one of the most memorable buildings not only in Prague ...
Prague Castle belongs to the most remarkable cultural and historical monuments not only in ...
The National Museum building was built between 1885 – 1890 according to the project ...
Hradcany was founded by the Highest Burgrave Hynek Berka from Dube around 1320 as ...
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 Charles Bridge is the oldest preserved Prague bridge that still serves its original ...
Střekov Castle is one of the best preserved castle ruins in the Czech Republic. ...
Švihov castle is situated in the town of the same name, approximately 10km from ...
Karlštejn, a Gothic castle which is towering above the Berounka river on a huge ...
The county town of Tábor is situated on the Lužnice river in the south ...
This Cistercian monastery located about 30 km south of Český Krumlov is considered a ...
The country town Jindřichův Hradec is situated in the south – Bohemian region by ...
If you want to experience the atmosphere of a medieval town you should not ...
The castle, and later on the chateau, called Orlík had been rising on the ...
Ratibořice is an urban neighbourhood of Česká Skalice.It lies in the Náchod district, in ...
The ruins of Gothic castle Hazmburk are situated about 3,5 km from the town of ...
Hukvaldy, the imposing ruins of Gothic castle is situated in a village of the ...
The Macocha Gorge is the most famous gorge of the Moravian Karst and it ...
The Renaissance chateau rebuilt in Baroque style is situated in Třebíč district, in the ...
Babí lom is a rock with two peaks, southern (521m) and northern (562m) towering ...
Nová Bystřice is a small town with ca 3,000 inhabitants, located in the region ...