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 timbered cottage is situated at the foothills of the Jizerské mountains. There is ...
EXCELLENT offer you an accommodation in the historical centre of Kromeriz. This guest-house is made ...
The three-star hotel is one of the most luxurious hotels in the whole region ...
The luxorious hotel Grand is located in the very centre of Český Krumlov. The ...
Pension Josef is a family type of accommodation. It is a complex of buildings ...
Hotel Eduard offers accommodation for 100 guests. There are all kinds of rooms, from ...
The modern and fully air-conditioned EuroAgentur Hotel Cristal Palace is ...
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 ...
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 ...
Vysehrad belongs among the most important places of Czech history, both historically and politically. ...
The Rudolfinum is one of the most significant neo-renaissance buildings in the Czech ...
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 ...
The New Town was founded in 1348 by Charles IV directly next to the ...
The Early – Gothic Zvikov castle is situated above the joining of the rivers ...
The water chateau Cervena Lhota is one of the best known and most romantic ...
The spreading ruins of the Helfštýn castle are situated 4 km far from the ...
Koněprusy caves are part of the Czech Karst and are situated between Karlštejn and ...
The observation tower on the Čeřovka hill is the oldest one in Český ráj. ...
Pelhřimov is a district town in the Vysočina region. The ancient small town lies ...
This Cistercian monastery located about 30 km south of Český Krumlov is considered a ...
The Pilgrimage church of St. John of Nepomuk is not far from the Moravian ...
Hluboká and Vltavou Chateau are unquestionably one of the true pearls of the Czech ...
Kunětická hora is located north-east of the city of Pardubice. It is one of ...
The Spa Jeseník, officially called the Priessnitz Spa, is situated in the most northern ...
Veselý kopec is an unofficial but deep-rooted name for the open-air museum of folk ...
The Jewish culture and tradition that have always been an important part of Czech ...
The large Baroque chateau complex in Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou belongs to the largest and ...
Františkovy Lázně is a town in the Karlovy Vary region with over 5 000 ...
The Reneissance chateau is one of the main highlights of the town of Bechyně, ...