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!
Beskydy Mountains and Valašsko
Villa Jiřinka provides you with modern and non-smoking type of accommodation in the centre ...
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 ...
Pension Josef is a family type of accommodation. It is a complex of buildings ...
Hotel Bílá růže (White Rose) is situated in the very centre of the town ...
Pleasant hotel with family atmosphere situated in a quiet residential area offers its guests ...
The three-star hotel is one of the most luxurious hotels in the whole region ...
The New Town was founded in 1348 by Charles IV directly next to the ...
Wenceslas Square is the most prominent Prague square and is considered to be the ...
The Charles Bridge is the oldest preserved Prague bridge that still serves its original ...
The first settlements in the Old Town area originated in the Romanic style. The ...
The first settlements in the area of Lesser Quarter date back to the 8th ...
St. Vitus cathedral is the most beautiful and ostentatious church in Prague. In its ...
Prague Castle belongs to the most remarkable cultural and historical monuments not only in ...
The National Theatre is one of the most memorable buildings not only in Prague ...
Petrin is without any doubt the most famous Prague hill stretching up right in ...
Vysehrad belongs among the most important places of Czech history, both historically and politically. ...
This neo-classical chateau is located in the town of Dačice in the Jindřichův Hradec ...
Even though Točník castle is one of the youngest Czech castles it is one ...
The bizzare ruins of Trosky castle are situated about 9km south-east of Turnov, the ...
Koněprusy caves are part of the Czech Karst and are situated between Karlštejn and ...
The Pilgrimage church of St. John of Nepomuk is not far from the Moravian ...
The Macocha Gorge is the most famous gorge of the Moravian Karst and it ...
The fabulous Blaník mountain is situated not far from the town of Vlašim in ...
Hronov is a small town with about 6800 inhabitants which is situated in the ...
The settlement was established even before the first Slavs arrived in this area in ...
The Praemonstratensian convent in Doksany was founded in 1144-1145 by Gertrude, the wife of ...
Hukvaldy, the imposing ruins of Gothic castle is situated in a village of the ...
Lipnice nad Sázavou castle is one of the bulkiest Czech aristocratic castles. It is ...
The Jewish settlement had had a long tradition in Heřmanův Městec, a small town ...
Dětenice, a Baroque chateau is located in a small village of the same name ...
Střekov Castle is one of the best preserved castle ruins in the Czech Republic. ...