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, ...
Pension Švamberský dům is situated very close to the main square in Český Krumlov. ...
The timbered cottage is situated at the foothills of the Jizerské mountains. There is ...
New, up-to date, four-star hotel located in a beautiful landscape on the bank of ...
The pension is situated right next to a squash centre and the Bospor sport ...
The hotel has two-bedded rooms, each room has its own bathroom (extra beds available). ...
The three-star family hotel is situated in the very centre of Prague. It comprises ...
Pleasant hotel with family atmosphere situated in a quiet residential area offers its guests ...
Vysehrad belongs among the most important places of Czech history, both historically and politically. ...
Petrin is without any doubt the most famous Prague hill stretching up right in ...
The New Town was founded in 1348 by Charles IV directly next to the ...
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 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 ...
St. Vitus cathedral is the most beautiful and ostentatious church in Prague. In its ...
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 ...
Telč was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List thanks to its historical centre ...
Bítov castle is one of the largest and oldest castles in the Czech Republic, ...
The Civilín observation tower is situated at the Eastern edge of the Krnov hill. ...
The town of Konstantinovy Lázně is the only spa town in the Plzeň Region. ...
Rožnov pod Radhoštěm is a town with about 18000 inhabitants and it is situated ...
Koněprusy caves are part of the Czech Karst and are situated between Karlštejn and ...
The county town Nový Jičín in Moravia-Silesian region is certainly rather surprising experience ...
Hronov is a small town with about 6800 inhabitants which is situated in the ...
Ratibořice is an urban neighbourhood of Česká Skalice.It lies in the Náchod district, in ...
The water chateau Cervena Lhota is one of the best known and most romantic ...
The sulphur spa Ostrovská Nová Ves is situated in the very middle of the ...
The Praemonstratensian convent in Doksany was founded in 1144-1145 by Gertrude, the wife of ...
Švihov castle is situated in the town of the same name, approximately 10km from ...
Hukvaldy, the imposing ruins of Gothic castle is situated in a village of the ...
Kunětická hora is located north-east of the city of Pardubice. It is one of ...
Střekov Castle is one of the best preserved castle ruins in the Czech Republic. ...