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 three-star hotel is one of the most luxurious hotels in the whole region ...
The pension is situated in the beautiful surroundings of Šumava mountain range, in the ...
The hotel has two-bedded rooms, each room has its own bathroom (extra beds available). ...
The timbered cottage is situated at the foothills of the Jizerské mountains. There is ...
Pension Švamberský dům is situated very close to the main square in Český Krumlov. ...
Beskydy Mountains and Valašsko
Villa Jiřinka provides you with modern and non-smoking type of accommodation in the centre ...
We offer accommodation in a detached house with a garden situated in the outskirts ...
Chalet Macocha was reconstructed in 1996, in the style of modern Swiss mountain chalets, ...
The pension is situated right next to a squash centre and the Bospor sport ...
Vysehrad belongs among the most important places of Czech history, both historically and politically. ...
Petrin is without any doubt the most famous Prague hill stretching up right in ...
Wenceslas Square is the most prominent Prague square and is considered to be the ...
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 ...
The Rudolfinum is one of the most significant neo-renaissance buildings in the Czech ...
The National Theatre is one of the most memorable buildings not only in Prague ...
The Charles Bridge is the oldest preserved Prague bridge that still serves its original ...
Prague Castle belongs to the most remarkable cultural and historical monuments not only in ...
Bukovanský mlýn observation tower is in fact an immitation of a typical Dutch wind ...
The Budeč hillfort, which was founded by one of the first Premyslids, was one ...
Lipnice nad Sázavou castle is one of the bulkiest Czech aristocratic castles. It is ...
he mountain range of Moravskoslezské Beskydy is situated in the eastern part of the ...
Hukvaldy, the imposing ruins of Gothic castle is situated in a village of the ...
Dětenice, a Baroque chateau is located in a small village of the same name ...
The Spa Jeseník, officially called the Priessnitz Spa, is situated in the most northern ...
Bouzov castle towers over a village of the same name in the central part ...
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 ...
Konopiště is a romantic chateau with a large park, rose garden, greenhouses, orangerie and ...
The Dominican monastery with the St.Lawrence and St.Zdislava’s Church is located in a small ...
The Jewish Cemetery is situated in the Nezamyslova street in the Brno part Židenice. ...
The ruins of this early-Gothic castle founded by Herbort of Chlum are situated in ...
Františkovy Lázně is a town in the Karlovy Vary region with over 5 000 ...