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 three-star family hotel is situated in the very centre of Prague. It comprises ...
The comfortable hotel Lev in Lovosice, a small town in the Czech Middle Mountains, ...
All guests will definitely enjoy a pleasant atmosphere and friendly service. The hotel has ...
Hotel Bohemia disposes of 43 well-appointed double rooms, 5 suites and 1 luxurious suite. ...
Beskydy Mountains and Valašsko
Villa Jiřinka provides you with modern and non-smoking type of accommodation in the centre ...
The luxorious hotel Grand is located in the very centre of Český Krumlov. The ...
The guest house has two apartments with a possibility of an extra bed, seven ...
The modern and fully air-conditioned EuroAgentur Hotel Cristal Palace is ...
The Vila Sára Pension is situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Jizerskémountains right ...
Vysehrad belongs among the most important places of Czech history, both historically and politically. ...
The first settlements in the area of Lesser Quarter date back to the 8th ...
The National Museum building was built between 1885 – 1890 according to the project ...
St. Vitus cathedral is the most beautiful and ostentatious church in Prague. In its ...
Wenceslas Square is the most prominent Prague square and is considered to be the ...
The National Theatre is one of the most memorable buildings not only in Prague ...
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 ...
The Charles Bridge is the oldest preserved Prague bridge that still serves its original ...
Žirovnice town lies in Pelhřimov district in the Vysočina region and has nearly 3000 ...
The observation tower on the Čeřovka hill is the oldest one in Český ráj. ...
Spa Karlova Studénka is situated in the Bílá Opava river valley in the Hrubé ...
The bizzare ruins of Trosky castle are situated about 9km south-east of Turnov, the ...
Bukovanský mlýn observation tower is in fact an immitation of a typical Dutch wind ...
The Bramberk observation tower stands in a village of the same name not far ...
Lipnice nad Sázavou castle is one of the bulkiest Czech aristocratic castles. It is ...
The Čerchov hill is the highest peak of the Czech Forest. It is situated ...
The Spa Jeseník, officially called the Priessnitz Spa, is situated in the most northern ...
This Cistercian monastery located about 30 km south of Český Krumlov is considered a ...
The East Bohemia region has its representative on the UNESCO world heritage list as ...
Ceske Budejovice is a corporate town and an economic, administrative and cultural metropolis ...
Hukvaldy, the imposing ruins of Gothic castle is situated in a village of the ...
The castle of Křivoklát is one of the oldest and most important castles of ...
Brno, the capital of the Southern Moravian region, is the second largest town in ...
Bítov castle is one of the largest and oldest castles in the Czech Republic, ...