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 timbered cottage is situated at the foothills of the Jizerské mountains. There is ...
The pension is situated in the beautiful surroundings of Šumava mountain range, in the ...
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Pension Švamberský dům is situated very close to the main square in Český Krumlov. ...
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The Vila Sára Pension is situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Jizerskémountains right ...
Hotel Bílá růže (White Rose) is situated in the very centre of the town ...
We offer accommodation in a detached house with a garden situated in the outskirts ...
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 ...
The National Theatre is one of the most memorable buildings not only in Prague ...
The first settlements in the Old Town area originated in the Romanic style. The ...
The National Museum building was built between 1885 – 1890 according to the project ...
The Charles Bridge is the oldest preserved Prague bridge that still serves its original ...
Petrin is without any doubt the most famous Prague hill stretching up right in ...
The first settlements in the area of Lesser Quarter date back to the 8th ...
Hradcany was founded by the Highest Burgrave Hynek Berka from Dube around 1320 as ...
Mariánské Lázně is a little charming town in Western Bohemia. It is the youngest ...
The monastery was founded at an important pilgrimage place on the mount Hora Matky ...
The bizzare ruins of Trosky castle are situated about 9km south-east of Turnov, the ...
The Gothic castle Kokořín is an entrance gateway to the protected landscape area of ...
Hradec Králové is a town in the east of Bohemia and is the capital ...
Ceske Budejovice is a corporate town and an economic, administrative and cultural metropolis ...
Švihov castle is situated in the town of the same name, approximately 10km from ...
The observation tower is situated on the top of the Brd hill (587m). It ...
Veselý kopec is an unofficial but deep-rooted name for the open-air museum of folk ...
Jihlava is situated on the Czech-Moravian boundary-line and it is the centre of the ...
The country town Jindřichův Hradec is situated in the south – Bohemian region by ...
Žirovnice town lies in Pelhřimov district in the Vysočina region and has nearly 3000 ...
Dětenice, a Baroque chateau is located in a small village of the same name ...
Telč was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List thanks to its historical centre ...
Even though Točník castle is one of the youngest Czech castles it is one ...