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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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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 ...

Hotel Balkan - Praha

Hotel Balkan - Praha

Prague Centre

The three-star family hotel is situated in the very centre of Prague. It comprises ...

Club Penzion Kamínek - Nové Hrady

Club Penzion Kamínek - Nové Hrady

South Bohemia

We offer: - a bar (with a capacity of 20 people) –a salon (with a ...

Hotel Aldek - Česká Lípa

Hotel Aldek - Česká Lípa

Mácha Region

Hotel Aldek has 2, 3 and 4-bedded rooms, each of which has its onw ...

Pension U Gigantu - Plzeň

Pension U Gigantu - Plzeň

Plzeň area

The guest house has two apartments with a possibility of an extra bed, seven ...

Hotel - Přerov

Hotel - Přerov

Haná

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

Sporthotel Olympia - Stachy

Sporthotel Olympia   - Stachy

Šumava

The hotel has two-bedded rooms, each room has its own bathroom (extra beds available). ...

Pension Ve věži - Bohumín

Pension Ve věži - Bohumín

Ostrava area

The pension is situated right next to a squash centre and the Bospor sport ...

Hotel Drnholec - Drnholec

Hotel Drnholec - Drnholec

Podyjí area

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

Prague -

St Vitus Cathedral

St Vitus Cathedral

municipality: Prague

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


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 ...


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 ...


National Museum

National Museum

municipality: Prague

The National Museum building was built between 1885 – 1890 according to the project ...


Vyšehrad

Vyšehrad

municipality: Prague

Vysehrad belongs among the most important places of  Czech history, both historically and politically. ...


National Theatre

National Theatre

municipality: Prague

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


Wenceslas Square

Wenceslas Square

municipality: Prague

Wenceslas Square is the most prominent Prague square and is considered to be the ...


Spa Karlova Studánka

Spa Karlova Studánka

municipality: Karlova Studánka

Spa Karlova Studénka is situated in the Bílá Opava river valley in the Hrubé ...


Bukovanský mlýn

Bukovanský mlýn

municipality: Bukovany

Bukovanský mlýn observation tower is in fact an immitation of a typical Dutch wind ...


Jablonné v Podještědí monastery

Jablonné v Podještědí monastery

municipality: Jablonné v Podještědí

The Dominican monastery with the St.Lawrence and St.Zdislava’s Church is located in a small ...


Konopiště

Konopiště

municipality: Benešov

Konopiště is a romantic chateau with a large park, rose garden, greenhouses, orangerie and ...


Beroun

Beroun

municipality: Beroun

Beroun is a district town which is situated in the Central Bohemian region. It ...


Brdo v Chřibech Lookout Tower

Brdo v Chřibech Lookout Tower

municipality: Roštín

The observation tower is situated on the top of the Brd hill (587m). It ...


Fulštjen Castle Ruin

Fulštjen Castle Ruin

municipality: Bohušov

The ruins of this early-Gothic castle founded by Herbort of Chlum are situated in ...


Blaník u Vlašimi

Blaník u Vlašimi

municipality: Louňovice pod Blaníkem

The fabulous Blaník mountain is situated not far from the town of Vlašim in ...


The Lednice-Valtice Area

The Lednice-Valtice Area

municipality: Lednice

The Lednice-Valtice Area was included in the UNESCO list in 1996. The area (283,09 ...


Kleť Planetarium

Kleť Planetarium

municipality: Holubov

Kleť planetarium is situated south of the peak of the hill of the same ...


Želivský klášter

Želivský klášter

municipality: Želiv

Želivský monastery is one of the three oldest monasteries in our country. The monastery ...


Třebíč

Třebíč

municipality: Třebíč

The Jewish culture and tradition that have always been an important part of Czech ...


Franciscan Monastery in Cheb

Franciscan Monastery in Cheb

municipality: Cheb

The Minorite monastery and the church of the Annunciation in Cheb were founded by ...


Karlovy Vary

Karlovy Vary

municipality: Karlovy Vary

Karlovy Vary is a regional centre of Western Bohemia situated at the Ohře and ...


Dobříš Chateau

Dobříš Chateau

municipality: Dobříš

Dobříš is a large Rococo chateau located in Dobříš, municipality Příbram.  First written reference ...


Králíky monastery

Králíky monastery

municipality: Králíky

The monastery was founded at an important pilgrimage place on the mount Hora Matky ...




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