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 timbered cottage is situated at the foothills of the Jizerské mountains. There is ...
The three-star family hotel is situated in the very centre of Prague. It comprises ...
Chalet Macocha was reconstructed in 1996, in the style of modern Swiss mountain chalets, ...
No1 serves up comfortable apartments in Brno for very reasonable prices. Price of the ...
The three-star hotel is situated in the very centre of České Budějovice. There are ...
The luxorious hotel Grand is located in the very centre of Český Krumlov. The ...
The National Museum building was built between 1885 – 1890 according to the project ...
The area of today’s Old Town Square used to be a market which had ...
The first settlements in the area of Lesser Quarter date back to the 8th ...
The Rudolfinum is one of the most significant neo-renaissance buildings in the Czech ...
The Charles Bridge is the oldest preserved Prague bridge that still serves its original ...
St. Vitus cathedral is the most beautiful and ostentatious church in Prague. In its ...
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 ...
Petrin is without any doubt the most famous Prague hill stretching up right in ...
The Praemonstratensian convent in Doksany was founded in 1144-1145 by Gertrude, the wife of ...
Konopiště is a romantic chateau with a large park, rose garden, greenhouses, orangerie and ...
Lipnice nad Sázavou castle is one of the bulkiest Czech aristocratic castles. It is ...
The Macocha Gorge is the most famous gorge of the Moravian Karst and it ...
Kunětická hora is located north-east of the city of Pardubice. It is one of ...
The Jindřichův Hradec Chateau stands in the town of the same name. It was ...
Kašperk castle is a well preserved ruins of Gothic castle towering over the Otava ...
The stream Horní Olšava, sometimes called also Šťavnice or Ščavnica runs through the Luhačovické ...
Luhačovice is a health resort in the Zlín region of South East Moravia. It ...
Dobříš is a large Rococo chateau located in Dobříš, municipality Příbram. First written reference ...
Nová Bystřice is a small town with ca 3,000 inhabitants, located in the region ...
Bezděz Castle is a massive castle ruins dominating the surrounding countryside. The Gothic-style castle ...
The late-Classicist chateau is the dominating feature of Kamenice nad Lipou in the Vysočina ...
Kutná Hora is one of the most charming towns in the whole of the ...
Ceske Budejovice is a corporate town and an economic, administrative and cultural metropolis ...