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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Beskydy Mountains and Valašsko
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The Hotel Šumava provides its guests with single and double rooms. It is situated ...
The luxorious hotel Grand is located in the very centre of Český Krumlov. The ...
The comfortable hotel Lev in Lovosice, a small town in the Czech Middle Mountains, ...
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Wenceslas Square is the most prominent Prague square and is considered to be the ...
The first settlements in the Old Town area originated in the Romanic style. The ...
Petrin is without any doubt the most famous Prague hill stretching up right in ...
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 ...
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 Charles Bridge is the oldest preserved Prague bridge that still serves its original ...
Prague Castle belongs to the most remarkable cultural and historical monuments not only in ...
The district town of Břeclav lies in the South-Moravian region, not far from the ...
The observation tower on the Čeřovka hill is the oldest one in Český ráj. ...
The spreading ruins of the Helfštýn castle are situated 4 km far from the ...
The Spa Jeseník, officially called the Priessnitz Spa, is situated in the most northern ...
Jihlava is situated on the Czech-Moravian boundary-line and it is the centre of the ...
The Adršpach Rocks form a smaller part of the National nature reserve of the ...
Humpolec is a city in the Vysočina region. The Humpolec settlement is first mentioned ...
This Cistercian monastery located about 30 km south of Český Krumlov is considered a ...
Nová Bystřice is a small town with ca 3,000 inhabitants, located in the region ...
Czech Baroque style is represented on the UNESCO world heritage list by the Holy ...
The chateau is situated in Western Bohemia about 20km south-east of Cheb. Chateau Kynžvart ...
Telč was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List thanks to its historical centre ...
Jemnice, one of the oldest Moravian cities lies in the south-west from the district ...
The Prachov Rocks form our most famous sandstone rock town, that lies on the ...
The large Baroque chateau complex in Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou belongs to the largest and ...