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 Vila Sára Pension is situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Jizerskémountains right ...
The three-star family hotel is situated in the very centre of Prague. It comprises ...
Pension Švamberský dům is situated very close to the main square in Český Krumlov. ...
Skalní mlýn operates throughout the year. It offers its guests facilities such as restaurant, ...
Chalet Macocha was reconstructed in 1996, in the style of modern Swiss mountain chalets, ...
Hotel Eduard offers accommodation for 100 guests. There are all kinds of rooms, from ...
The pension is situated in the beautiful surroundings of Šumava mountain range, in the ...
The Hotel Šumava provides its guests with single and double rooms. It is situated ...
We offer accommodation in a detached house with a garden situated in the outskirts ...
The first settlements in the area of Lesser Quarter date back to the 8th ...
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 ...
Prague Castle belongs to the most remarkable cultural and historical monuments not only in ...
The Charles Bridge is the oldest preserved Prague bridge that still serves its original ...
The National Museum building was built between 1885 – 1890 according to the project ...
The first settlements in the Old Town area originated in the Romanic style. The ...
St. Vitus cathedral is the most beautiful and ostentatious church in Prague. In its ...
Wenceslas Square is the most prominent Prague square and is considered to be the ...
Luhačovice is a health resort in the Zlín region of South East Moravia. It ...
Jemnice, one of the oldest Moravian cities lies in the south-west from the district ...
Jihlava is situated on the Czech-Moravian boundary-line and it is the centre of the ...
The Čerchov hill is the highest peak of the Czech Forest. It is situated ...
The district town of Břeclav lies in the South-Moravian region, not far from the ...
Originally a Romanesque fortress built in 13th century, later rebuilt in Romanesque and Gothic ...
The south Bohemian village Holašovice, enlisted on the UNESCO list, is the best preserved ...
Ledeč nad Sázavou castle was originally Gothic,but was rebuilt as a Renaissance chateau in ...
The bizzare ruins of Trosky castle are situated about 9km south-east of Turnov, the ...
The fabulous Blaník mountain is situated not far from the town of Vlašim in ...
The Jewish settlement had had a long tradition in Heřmanův Městec, a small town ...
Pelhřimov is a district town in the Vysočina region. The ancient small town lies ...
Karlštejn, a Gothic castle which is towering above the Berounka river on a huge ...
The Jewish Cemetery is situated in the Nezamyslova street in the Brno part Židenice. ...
The Baroque chateau was built in 1790s when the castle Buchlov in vicinity was ...
Nová Bystřice is a small town with ca 3,000 inhabitants, located in the region ...