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!
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The timbered cottage is situated at the foothills of the Jizerské mountains. There is ...
Hotel Bílá růže (White Rose) is situated in the very centre of the town ...
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Chalet Macocha was reconstructed in 1996, in the style of modern Swiss mountain chalets, ...
The first settlements in the area of Lesser Quarter date back to the 8th ...
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 Rudolfinum is one of the most significant neo-renaissance buildings in the Czech ...
Vysehrad belongs among the most important places of Czech history, both historically and politically. ...
Hradcany was founded by the Highest Burgrave Hynek Berka from Dube around 1320 as ...
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 ...
The New Town was founded in 1348 by Charles IV directly next to the ...
Tachov is a district town situated in Western Bohemia by the Mže river. It ...
The fabulous Blaník mountain is situated not far from the town of Vlašim in ...
If you want to experience the atmosphere of a medieval town you should not ...
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The South-Moravian town of Mikulov is situated in the Břeclav district, about 50 km ...
Nová Bystřice is a small town with ca 3,000 inhabitants, located in the region ...
Telč was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List thanks to its historical centre ...
The observation tower on the Čeřovka hill is the oldest one in Český ráj. ...
The Baroque chateau was built in 1790s when the castle Buchlov in vicinity was ...
Jihlava is situated on the Czech-Moravian boundary-line and it is the centre of the ...
Bítov castle is one of the largest and oldest castles in the Czech Republic, ...
Bouzov castle towers over a village of the same name in the central part ...
Kleť planetarium is situated south of the peak of the hill of the same ...
Mariánské Lázně is a little charming town in Western Bohemia. It is the youngest ...
The Pilgrimage church of St. John of Nepomuk is not far from the Moravian ...
The open-air museum Modrá u Velhradu is situated about 7km from the town of ...