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 comfortable hotel Lev in Lovosice, a small town in the Czech Middle Mountains, ...
The three-star hotel is one of the most luxurious hotels in the whole region ...
We offer accommodation in 12 double rooms (extra beds and baby cribs available). Four rooms ...
The three-star hotel is situated in the very centre of České Budějovice. There are ...
All guests will definitely enjoy a pleasant atmosphere and friendly service. The hotel has ...
The hotel has two-bedded rooms, each room has its own bathroom (extra beds available). ...
The pension is situated in the beautiful surroundings of Šumava mountain range, in the ...
The timbered cottage is situated at the foothills of the Jizerské mountains. There is ...
Chalet Macocha was reconstructed in 1996, in the style of modern Swiss mountain chalets, ...
The first settlements in the Old Town area originated in the Romanic style. The ...
The Charles Bridge is the oldest preserved Prague bridge that still serves its original ...
The New Town was founded in 1348 by Charles IV directly next to the ...
The National Theatre is one of the most memorable buildings not only in Prague ...
Hradcany was founded by the Highest Burgrave Hynek Berka from Dube around 1320 as ...
The first settlements in the area of Lesser Quarter date back to the 8th ...
St. Vitus cathedral is the most beautiful and ostentatious church in Prague. In its ...
Vysehrad belongs among the most important places of Czech history, both historically and politically. ...
Prague Castle belongs to the most remarkable cultural and historical monuments not only in ...
The Alexander lookout tower stands on the Špičák hill and towers over the picturesque ...
Švihov castle is situated in the town of the same name, approximately 10km from ...
Velké Losiny Chateau is situated in a little town of the same name in the ...
The medieval gothic castle named Kost is one of the best preserved and the ...
Ledeč nad Sázavou castle was originally Gothic,but was rebuilt as a Renaissance chateau in ...
Nová Bystřice is a small town with ca 3,000 inhabitants, located in the region ...
Dobříš is a large Rococo chateau located in Dobříš, municipality Příbram. First written reference ...
The late-Classicist chateau is the dominating feature of Kamenice nad Lipou in the Vysočina ...
Kleť planetarium is situated south of the peak of the hill of the same ...
The ruin of the early-Gothic Brumov castle from 13th century is situated in the ...
Czech Baroque style is represented on the UNESCO world heritage list by the Holy ...
The Macocha Gorge is the most famous gorge of the Moravian Karst and it ...
The bizzare ruins of Trosky castle are situated about 9km south-east of Turnov, the ...
The Lednice-Valtice Area was included in the UNESCO list in 1996. The area (283,09 ...
The Praemonstratensian convent in Doksany was founded in 1144-1145 by Gertrude, the wife of ...
The Jewish Cemetery is situated in the Nezamyslova street in the Brno part Židenice. ...