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 three-star family hotel is situated in the very centre of Prague. It comprises ...
Hotel Residence Liliova provides a total of 25 rooms, all of which are fully ...
Pension Švamberský dům is situated very close to the main square in Český Krumlov. ...
The three-star hotel is one of the most luxurious hotels in the whole region ...
The timbered cottage is situated at the foothills of the Jizerské mountains. There 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 ...
The first settlements in the area of Lesser Quarter date back to the 8th ...
Prague Castle belongs to the most remarkable cultural and historical monuments not only in ...
The area of today’s Old Town Square used to be a market which had ...
Hradcany was founded by the Highest Burgrave Hynek Berka from Dube around 1320 as ...
The first settlements in the Old Town area originated in the Romanic style. The ...
The New Town was founded in 1348 by Charles IV directly next to the ...
The Rudolfinum is one of the most significant neo-renaissance buildings in the Czech ...
The Reneissance chateau is one of the main highlights of the town of Bechyně, ...
The observation tower is situated on the top of the Brd hill (587m). It ...
History of this Renaissance chateau dates back to 13th century when a water fortress ...
Originally Kroměříž was a market village at the crossroad on the main commercial route. ...
Dobříš is a large Rococo chateau located in Dobříš, municipality Příbram. First written reference ...
he mountain range of Moravskoslezské Beskydy is situated in the eastern part of the ...
The Jewish settlement had had a long tradition in Heřmanův Městec, a small town ...
Andělská Hora is a castle ruin south-east of Karlovy Vary. The castle was founded ...
The Benedictine monastery in Broumov is such a significant architectonic and cultural complex that ...
Kutná Hora is one of the most charming towns in the whole of the ...
The Jewish Cemetery is situated in the Nezamyslova street in the Brno part Židenice. ...
Ratibořice is an urban neighbourhood of Česká Skalice.It lies in the Náchod district, in ...
Mariánské Lázně is a little charming town in Western Bohemia. It is the youngest ...
In Divišov, a small town not far from Benešov, lived until the World War ...
Ceske Budejovice is a corporate town and an economic, administrative and cultural metropolis ...
If you want to experience the atmosphere of a medieval town you should not ...