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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). ...

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 Jana - Sušice

Pension Jana - Sušice

Šumava

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

Villa Sára - Smržovka

Villa Sára - Smržovka

Jizerské Mountains

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

EuroAgentur Hotel Vaníček - Prague

EuroAgentur Hotel Vaníček - Prague

Prague Centre

Pleasant hotel with family atmosphere situated in a quiet residential area offers its guests ...

Hotel Bohemia Chrudim - Chrudim

Hotel Bohemia Chrudim - Chrudim

Pardubice area

Hotel Bohemia disposes of 43 well-appointed double rooms, 5 suites and 1 luxurious suite. ...

Hotel Skalní mlýn - Blansko

Hotel Skalní mlýn - Blansko

Moravian Karst

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

Chalet Macocha - Jedovnice

Chalet Macocha - Jedovnice

Moravian Karst

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

Prague -

Old Town

Old Town

municipality: Prague

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


Prague Castle

Prague Castle

municipality: Prague

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


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 ...


The Lesser Quarter

The Lesser Quarter

municipality: Prague

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


Charles Bridge

Charles Bridge

municipality: Prague

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


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 ...


St Vitus Cathedral

St Vitus Cathedral

municipality: Prague

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


Bukovanský mlýn

Bukovanský mlýn

municipality: Bukovany

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


Spa Ostrožská Nová Ves

Spa Ostrožská Nová Ves

municipality: Ostrožská Nová Ves

The sulphur spa Ostrovská Nová Ves is situated in the very middle of the ...


Libochovice Chateau

Libochovice Chateau

municipality: Libochovice

The Libochovice chateau is a dominant feature of the small town of the same ...


Franciscan Monastery in Cheb

Franciscan Monastery in Cheb

municipality: Cheb

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


Macocha Abyss

Macocha Abyss

municipality: Sloup

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


ZOO Lešná

ZOO Lešná

municipality: Zlín

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


Modrá u Velehradu

Modrá u Velehradu

municipality: Modrá

The open-air museum Modrá u Velhradu is situated about 7km from the town of ...


Lidice

Lidice

municipality: Lidice

Lidice is a village with 451 inhabitants in the Central Bohemia region, near Kladno, ...


Čeřovka

Čeřovka

municipality: Jičín

The observation tower on the Čeřovka hill is the oldest one in Český ráj. ...


Kroměříž

Kroměříž

municipality: Kroměříž

Originally Kroměříž was a market village at the crossroad on the main commercial route. ...


Buchlov Castle

Buchlov Castle

municipality: Buchlovice

Originally a Romanesque fortress built in 13th century, later rebuilt in Romanesque and Gothic ...


Bechyně Chateau

Bechyně Chateau

municipality: Bechyně

The Reneissance chateau is one of the main highlights of the town of Bechyně, ...


Bezděz Castle

Bezděz Castle

municipality: Bezděz

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


Zvíkov Chateau

Zvíkov Chateau

municipality: Zvíkovské Podhradí

The Early – Gothic Zvikov castle is situated above the joining of  the rivers ...


Adršpach Rocks

Adršpach Rocks

municipality: Adršpach

The Adršpach Rocks form a smaller part of the National nature reserve of the ...


Bítov Castle

Bítov Castle

municipality: Bítov

Bítov castle is one of the largest and oldest castles in the Czech Republic, ...




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