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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Pension Švamberský dům is situated very close to the main square in Český Krumlov. ...
The Hotel Šumava provides its guests with single and double rooms. It is situated ...
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Chalet Macocha was reconstructed in 1996, in the style of modern Swiss mountain chalets, ...
Hradcany was founded by the Highest Burgrave Hynek Berka from Dube around 1320 as ...
The National Museum building was built between 1885 – 1890 according to the project ...
The National Theatre is one of the most memorable buildings not only in Prague ...
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 area of Lesser Quarter date back to the 8th ...
The first settlements in the Old Town area originated in the Romanic style. The ...
The area of today’s Old Town Square used to be a market which had ...
Vysehrad belongs among the most important places of Czech history, both historically and politically. ...
Originally a Romanesque fortress built in 13th century, later rebuilt in Romanesque and Gothic ...
The Praemonstratensian convent in Doksany was founded in 1144-1145 by Gertrude, the wife of ...
The chateau is situated in Western Bohemia about 20km south-east of Cheb. Chateau Kynžvart ...
The sulphur spa Ostrovská Nová Ves is situated in the very middle of the ...
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 culture and tradition that have always been an important part of Czech ...
The Spa Jeseník, officially called the Priessnitz Spa, is situated in the most northern ...
The Dominican monastery with the St.Lawrence and St.Zdislava’s Church is located in a small ...
The Benedictine monastery in Broumov is such a significant architectonic and cultural complex that ...
Tachov is a district town situated in Western Bohemia by the Mže river. It ...
The Civilín observation tower is situated at the Eastern edge of the Krnov hill. ...
The open-air museum Modrá u Velhradu is situated about 7km from the town of ...
The Libochovice chateau is a dominant feature of the small town of the same ...
Střekov Castle is one of the best preserved castle ruins in the Czech Republic. ...
Karlštejn, a Gothic castle which is towering above the Berounka river on a huge ...