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!
Chalet Macocha was reconstructed in 1996, in the style of modern Swiss mountain chalets, ...
Beskydy Mountains and Valašsko
Villa Jiřinka provides you with modern and non-smoking type of accommodation in the centre ...
We offer accommodation in 12 double rooms (extra beds and baby cribs available). Four rooms ...
Hotel Bílá růže (White Rose) is situated in the very centre of the town ...
The Vila Sára Pension is situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Jizerskémountains right ...
The timbered cottage is situated at the foothills of the Jizerské mountains. There is ...
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 ...
The first settlements in the area of Lesser Quarter date back to the 8th ...
The New Town was founded in 1348 by Charles IV directly next to the ...
Hradcany was founded by the Highest Burgrave Hynek Berka from Dube around 1320 as ...
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 ...
Prague Castle belongs to the most remarkable cultural and historical monuments not only in ...
The National Museum building was built between 1885 – 1890 according to the project ...
The district town of Břeclav lies in the South-Moravian region, not far from the ...
The Pilgrimage church of St. John of Nepomuk is not far from the Moravian ...
The open-air museum Modrá u Velhradu is situated about 7km from the town of ...
Dobříš is a large Rococo chateau located in Dobříš, municipality Příbram. First written reference ...
The water chateau Cervena Lhota is one of the best known and most romantic ...
Karlovy Vary is a regional centre of Western Bohemia situated at the Ohře and ...
The Praemonstratensian convent in Doksany was founded in 1144-1145 by Gertrude, the wife of ...
The Prachov Rocks form our most famous sandstone rock town, that lies on the ...
Karlštejn, a Gothic castle which is towering above the Berounka river on a huge ...
Tachov is a district town situated in Western Bohemia by the Mže river. It ...
Hukvaldy, the imposing ruins of Gothic castle is situated in a village of the ...
The Jewish cemetery in Heřmanův městec is very old, it was founded together with ...
The late-Classicist chateau is the dominating feature of Kamenice nad Lipou in the Vysočina ...
Střekov Castle is one of the best preserved castle ruins in the Czech Republic. ...
Brno, the capital of the Southern Moravian region, is the second largest town in ...
The Reneissance chateau is one of the main highlights of the town of Bechyně, ...