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!
Beskydy Mountains and Valašsko
Villa Jiřinka provides you with modern and non-smoking type of accommodation in the centre ...
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 ...
The guest house has two apartments with a possibility of an extra bed, seven ...
Pension Švamberský dům is situated very close to the main square in Český Krumlov. ...
Skalní mlýn operates throughout the year. It offers its guests facilities such as restaurant, ...
The three-star hotel is situated in the very centre of České Budějovice. There are ...
New, up-to date, four-star hotel located in a beautiful landscape on the bank of ...
The National Museum building was built between 1885 – 1890 according to the project ...
The Rudolfinum is one of the most significant neo-renaissance buildings in the Czech ...
Prague Castle belongs to the most remarkable cultural and historical monuments not only in ...
Petrin is without any doubt the most famous Prague hill stretching up right in ...
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 ...
St. Vitus cathedral is the most beautiful and ostentatious church in Prague. In its ...
The National Theatre is one of the most memorable buildings not only in Prague ...
Wenceslas Square is the most prominent Prague square and is considered to be the ...
The Minorite monastery and the church of the Annunciation in Cheb were founded by ...
This Cistercian monastery located about 30 km south of Český Krumlov is considered a ...
The spreading ruins of the Helfštýn castle are situated 4 km far from the ...
The district town of Břeclav lies in the South-Moravian region, not far from the ...
The Spa Jeseník, officially called the Priessnitz Spa, is situated in the most northern ...
Žirovnice town lies in Pelhřimov district in the Vysočina region and has nearly 3000 ...
Karlštejn, a Gothic castle which is towering above the Berounka river on a huge ...
The Baroque chateau was built in 1790s when the castle Buchlov in vicinity was ...
The synagogue was built in the 19th century during the times of civil and ...
Humpolec is a city in the Vysočina region. The Humpolec settlement is first mentioned ...
The county town of Tábor is situated on the Lužnice river in the south ...
The mountain range of Krkonoše is situated in the Hradec Králové region, lying in ...
The Renaissance chateau rebuilt in Baroque style is situated in Třebíč district, in the ...
he mountain range of Moravskoslezské Beskydy is situated in the eastern part of the ...
Žďárské hills are a part of Bohemian-Moravian Highlands. More than a half of the ...