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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Hotel Bílá růže (White Rose) is situated in the very centre of the town ...
Hotel offers accommodation in comfortable rooms equipped with an oak furniture, bathroom (bathtub or ...
Hotel Residence Liliova provides a total of 25 rooms, all of which are fully ...
The three-star hotel is situated in the very centre of České Budějovice. There are ...
The Rudolfinum is one of the most significant neo-renaissance buildings in the Czech ...
The area of today’s Old Town Square used to be a market which had ...
The National Theatre is one of the most memorable buildings not only in Prague ...
Prague Castle belongs to the most remarkable cultural and historical monuments not only in ...
Wenceslas Square is the most prominent Prague square and is considered to be the ...
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 ...
The National Museum building was built between 1885 – 1890 according to the project ...
The New Town was founded in 1348 by Charles IV directly next to the ...
The Charles Bridge is the oldest preserved Prague bridge that still serves its original ...
Czech Baroque style is represented on the UNESCO world heritage list by the Holy ...
The Jindřichův Hradec Chateau stands in the town of the same name. It was ...
The observation tower is situated on the top of the Brd hill (587m). It ...
The chateau in Bečov nad Teplou is rather young, it dates back only to ...
Karlštejn, a Gothic castle which is towering above the Berounka river on a huge ...
Hluboká and Vltavou Chateau are unquestionably one of the true pearls of the Czech ...
Dětenice, a Baroque chateau is located in a small village of the same name ...
Bezděz Castle is a massive castle ruins dominating the surrounding countryside. The Gothic-style castle ...
Karlovy Vary is a regional centre of Western Bohemia situated at the Ohře and ...
Bouzov castle towers over a village of the same name in the central part ...
Lipnice nad Sázavou castle is one of the bulkiest Czech aristocratic castles. It is ...
The Pilgrimage church of St. John of Nepomuk is not far from the Moravian ...
The town of Konstantinovy Lázně is the only spa town in the Plzeň Region. ...
The Jewish settlement had had a long tradition in Heřmanův Městec, a small town ...
History of this Renaissance chateau dates back to 13th century when a water fortress ...
The spreading ruins of the Helfštýn castle are situated 4 km far from the ...