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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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Pension Švamberský dům - Český Krumlov

Pension Švamberský dům - Český Krumlov

South Bohemia

Pension Švamberský dům is situated very close to the main square in Český Krumlov. ...

Hotel - Přerov

Hotel - Přerov

Haná

let us offer you a stylish ambience of our hotel, with complete services including: ...

Hotel Grand - Český Krumlov

Hotel Grand - Český Krumlov

South Bohemia

The luxorious hotel Grand is located in the very centre of Český Krumlov. The ...

Hotel Arte - Brno

Hotel Arte - Brno

Brno

The hotel is situated in the very centre of the city not far from ...

Hotel Bílá růže*** - Písek

Hotel Bílá růže*** - Písek

South Bohemia

Hotel Bílá růže (White Rose) is situated in the very centre of the town ...

Hotel Eduard - Bělá pod Pradědem

Hotel Eduard - Bělá pod Pradědem

Jeseníky Mountains

Hotel Eduard offers accommodation for 100 guests. There are all kinds of rooms, from ...

My Hotel - Lednice

My Hotel - Lednice

Lednice-Valtice

My hotel is situated in the town of Lednice in Moravia, in the heart ...

Hotel Drnholec - Drnholec

Hotel Drnholec - Drnholec

Podyjí area

We offer accommodation in 12 double rooms (extra beds and baby cribs available). Four rooms ...

EuroAgentur Hotel Cristal Palace - Mariánské Lázně

EuroAgentur Hotel Cristal Palace - Mariánské Lázně

Western Bohemia Spas

The modern and fully air-conditioned EuroAgentur Hotel Cristal Palace is ...

Spa pension JOSEF - Františkovy Lázně

Spa pension JOSEF - Františkovy Lázně

Western Bohemia Spas

Pension Josef is a family type of accommodation. It is a complex of buildings ...

Prague -

Rudolfinum (Dům umělců)

Rudolfinum (Dům umělců)

municipality: Prague

The Rudolfinum is one of the most significant neo-renaissance buildings in the Czech ...


Old Town

Old Town

municipality: Prague

The first settlements in the Old Town area originated in the Romanic style. The ...


The Lesser Quarter

The Lesser Quarter

municipality: Prague

The first settlements in the area of Lesser Quarter date back to the 8th ...


Prague Castle

Prague Castle

municipality: Prague

Prague Castle belongs to the most remarkable cultural and historical monuments not only in ...


National Theatre

National Theatre

municipality: Prague

The National Theatre is one of the most memorable buildings not only in Prague ...


Petřín

Petřín

municipality: Prague

Petrin is without any doubt the most famous Prague hill stretching up right in ...


Hradčany

Hradčany

municipality: Prague

Hradcany was founded by the Highest Burgrave Hynek Berka from Dube around 1320 as ...


Charles Bridge

Charles Bridge

municipality: Prague

The Charles Bridge is the oldest preserved Prague bridge that still serves its original ...


St Vitus Cathedral

St Vitus Cathedral

municipality: Prague

St. Vitus cathedral is the most beautiful and ostentatious church in Prague. In its ...


Heřmanův Městec Jewish Cemetery

Heřmanův Městec Jewish Cemetery

municipality: Heřmanův Městec

The Jewish cemetery in Heřmanův městec is very old, it was founded together with ...


The Pilgrimage Church of St. John of Nepomuk at Zelená Hora

The Pilgrimage Church of St. John of Nepomuk at Zelená Hora

municipality: Žďár nad Sázavou

The Pilgrimage church of St. John of Nepomuk is not far from the Moravian ...


Kašperk Castle

Kašperk Castle

municipality: Kašperské Hory

Kašperk castle is a well preserved ruins of Gothic castle towering over the Otava ...


Cheb

Cheb

municipality: Cheb

Cheb is a town in Western Bohemia in the Karlovy Vary region. It lies ...


Orlické Mountains

Orlické Mountains

municipality: Hradec Králové

The Orlické mountains are a mountain range in the south-east Bohemia, at the border ...


Tábor

Tábor

municipality: Tábor

The county town of Tábor is situated on the Lužnice river in the south ...


Pelhřimov

Pelhřimov

municipality: Pelhřimov

Pelhřimov is a district town in the Vysočina region. The ancient small town lies ...


Bouzov Castle

Bouzov Castle

municipality: Bouzov

Bouzov castle towers over a village of the same name in the central part ...


Mělník

Mělník

municipality: Mělník

The county town Melnik is situated on an elevation in the Polabi lowland 30 ...


Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou Chateau

Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou Chateau

municipality: Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou

The large Baroque chateau complex in Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou belongs to the largest and ...


Cistercian monastery in Vyšší Brod

Cistercian monastery in Vyšší Brod

municipality: Vyšší Brod

This Cistercian monastery located about 30 km south of Český Krumlov is considered a ...


Kost Castle

Kost Castle

municipality: Libošovice

The medieval gothic castle named Kost is one of the best preserved and the ...


Nový Jičín

Nový Jičín

municipality: Nový Jičín

The county town Nový Jičín in Moravia-Silesian region is certainly rather surprising experience ...


Třeboň

Třeboň

municipality: Třeboň

The spa town of Třeboň has almost 9000 inhabitans and is frequently visited by ...


Kokořín

Kokořín

municipality: Kokořín

The Gothic castle Kokořín is an entrance gateway to the protected landscape area of ...


Babí lom Observation Tower

Babí lom Observation Tower

municipality: Lelekovice

Babí lom is a rock with two peaks, southern (521m) and northern (562m) towering ...




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