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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 Šumava - Horšovský Týn

Hotel Šumava - Horšovský Týn

Bohemian Forest

The Hotel Šumava provides its guests with single and double rooms. It is situated ...

My Hotel - Lednice

My Hotel - Lednice

Lednice-Valtice

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

Hotel Arte - Brno

Hotel Arte - Brno

Brno

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

Chalet Macocha - Jedovnice

Chalet Macocha - Jedovnice

Moravian Karst

Chalet Macocha was reconstructed in 1996, in the style of modern Swiss mountain chalets, ...

Hotel Bílá růže*** - Písek

Hotel Bílá růže*** - Písek

South Bohemia

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

Villa Jiřinka - Luhačovice

Villa Jiřinka - Luhačovice

Beskydy Mountains and Valašsko

Villa Jiřinka provides you with modern and non-smoking type of accommodation in the centre ...

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 Otto - Praha

Hotel Otto - Praha

Prague Centre

All guests will definitely enjoy a pleasant atmosphere and friendly service. The hotel has ...

Prague -

Prague Castle

Prague Castle

municipality: Prague

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


Old Town

Old Town

municipality: Prague

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


Old Town Square

Old Town Square

municipality: Prague

The area of today’s Old Town Square used to be a market which had ...


Charles Bridge

Charles Bridge

municipality: Prague

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


Rudolfinum (Dům umělců)

Rudolfinum (Dům umělců)

municipality: Prague

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


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 ...


Vyšehrad

Vyšehrad

municipality: Prague

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


Petřín

Petřín

municipality: Prague

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


Wenceslas Square

Wenceslas Square

municipality: Prague

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


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 ...


Helfštýn Castle Ruin

Helfštýn Castle Ruin

municipality: Týn nad Bečvou

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


Kutná Hora

Kutná Hora

municipality: Kutná Hora

Kutná Hora is one of the most charming towns in the whole of the ...


Hradec Králové

Hradec Králové

municipality: Hradec Králové

Hradec Králové is a town in the east of Bohemia and is the capital ...


Orlík

Orlík

municipality: Orlík nad Vltavou

The castle, and later on the chateau, called Orlík had been rising on the ...


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 ...


Moravskoslezské Beskydy

Moravskoslezské Beskydy

municipality: Ostrava

he mountain range of Moravskoslezské Beskydy is situated in the eastern part of the ...


Andělská Hora Castle Ruin

Andělská Hora Castle Ruin

municipality: Andělská Hora

Andělská Hora is a castle ruin south-east of Karlovy Vary. The castle was founded ...


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 ...


ZOO Lešná

ZOO Lešná

municipality: Zlín

The Zoo in Lešná, Zlín is one of the most beautiful places in the ...


Nová Bystřice

Nová Bystřice

municipality: Nová Bystřice

 Nová Bystřice is a small town with ca 3,000 inhabitants, located in the region ...


Holašovice

Holašovice

municipality: Jankov

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


Jindřichův Hradec

Jindřichův Hradec

municipality: Jindřichův Hradec

The country town Jindřichův Hradec is situated in the south – Bohemian region by ...


Dobříš Chateau

Dobříš Chateau

municipality: Dobříš

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


Hluboká nad Vltavou

Hluboká nad Vltavou

municipality: Hluboká nad Vltavou

Hluboká and Vltavou Chateau are unquestionably one of the true pearls of the Czech ...


Telč

Telč

municipality: Telč

Telč was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List thanks to its historical centre ...




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