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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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Sporthotel Olympia - Stachy

Sporthotel Olympia   - Stachy

Šumava

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

Hotel Skalní mlýn - Blansko

Hotel Skalní mlýn - Blansko

Moravian Karst

Skalní mlýn operates throughout the year. It offers its guests facilities such as restaurant, ...

Villa Sára - Roubenka - Smržovka

Villa Sára - Roubenka - Smržovka

Jizerské Mountains

The timbered cottage is situated at the foothills of the Jizerské mountains. There is ...

Hotel Romance Puškin - Karlovy Vary

Hotel Romance Puškin - Karlovy Vary

Western Bohemia Spas

The hotel provides a pleasant accommodation for 70 persons. The hotel restaurant with international ...

Pension Jana - Sušice

Pension Jana - Sušice

Šumava

The pension is situated in the beautiful surroundings of Šumava mountain range, in the ...

Hotel Drnholec - Drnholec

Hotel Drnholec - Drnholec

Podyjí area

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

Hotel Balkan - Praha

Hotel Balkan - Praha

Prague Centre

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

Villa Sára - Smržovka

Villa Sára - Smržovka

Jizerské Mountains

The Vila Sára Pension is situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Jizerskémountains right ...

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 ...

Pension STAG

Pension STAG

Prague Centre

Pension STAG is situated right in the historical centre of Prague, just a few ...

Prague -

Old Town

Old Town

municipality: Prague

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


National Theatre

National Theatre

municipality: Prague

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


National Museum

National Museum

municipality: Prague

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


New Town

New Town

municipality: Prague

The New Town was founded in 1348 by Charles IV directly next to the ...


Wenceslas Square

Wenceslas Square

municipality: Prague

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


St Vitus Cathedral

St Vitus Cathedral

municipality: Prague

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


Vyšehrad

Vyšehrad

municipality: Prague

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


Rudolfinum (Dům umělců)

Rudolfinum (Dům umělců)

municipality: Prague

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


Hradčany

Hradčany

municipality: Prague

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


Priessnitz Spa Jeseník

Priessnitz Spa Jeseník

municipality: Jeseník

The Spa Jeseník, officially called the Priessnitz Spa, is situated in the most northern ...


Helfštýn Castle Ruin

Helfštýn Castle Ruin

municipality: Týn nad Bečvou

The spreading ruins of the Helfštýn castle are situated 4 km far from the ...


Spa Konstantinovy Lázně

Spa Konstantinovy Lázně

municipality: Konstantinovy Lázně

The town of  Konstantinovy Lázně is the only spa town in the Plzeň Region. ...


Čerchov u Domažlic

Čerchov u Domažlic

municipality: Klenčí pod Čerchovem

The Čerchov hill is the highest peak of the Czech Forest. It is situated ...


Konopiště

Konopiště

municipality: Benešov

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


Bezděz Castle

Bezděz Castle

municipality: Bezděz

Bezděz Castle is a massive castle ruins dominating the surrounding countryside. The Gothic-style castle ...


Holašovice

Holašovice

municipality: Jankov

The south Bohemian village Holašovice, enlisted on the UNESCO list, is the best preserved ...


Humpolec

Humpolec

municipality: Humpolec

Humpolec is a city in the Vysočina region. The Humpolec settlement is first mentioned ...


Kost Castle

Kost Castle

municipality: Libošovice

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


Želivský klášter

Želivský klášter

municipality: Želiv

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


Lipnice nad Sázavou Castle

Lipnice nad Sázavou Castle

municipality: Lipnice nad Sázavou

Lipnice nad Sázavou castle is one of the bulkiest Czech aristocratic castles. It is ...


Macocha Abyss

Macocha Abyss

municipality: Sloup

The Macocha Gorge is the most famous gorge of the Moravian Karst and it ...


Mikulov Chateau

Mikulov Chateau

municipality: Mikulov

The Baroque castle in Mikulov occupies a site on the hill where there was ...


Třebíč

Třebíč

municipality: Třebíč

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


Františkovy Lázně

Františkovy Lázně

municipality: Františkovy Lázně

Františkovy Lázně is a town in the Karlovy Vary region with over 5 000 ...


Kladruby monastery

Kladruby monastery

municipality: Kladruby

The Benedictine monastery in Kladruby is located 30 km west of Pilsen and 5 ...




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