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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The luxorious hotel Grand is located in the very centre of Český Krumlov. The ...
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Chalet Macocha was reconstructed in 1996, in the style of modern Swiss mountain chalets, ...
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Hradcany was founded by the Highest Burgrave Hynek Berka from Dube around 1320 as ...
The area of today’s Old Town Square used to be a market which had ...
St. Vitus cathedral is the most beautiful and ostentatious church in Prague. In its ...
The Rudolfinum is one of the most significant neo-renaissance buildings in the Czech ...
The first settlements in the Old Town area originated in the Romanic style. The ...
Wenceslas Square is the most prominent Prague square and is considered to be the ...
The National Theatre is one of the most memorable buildings not only in Prague ...
The Charles Bridge is the oldest preserved Prague bridge that still serves its original ...
The New Town was founded in 1348 by Charles IV directly next to the ...
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The Reneissance chateau is one of the main highlights of the town of Bechyně, ...
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The Praemonstratensian convent in Doksany was founded in 1144-1145 by Gertrude, the wife of ...
The Alexander lookout tower stands on the Špičák hill and towers over the picturesque ...
The Bruntál Chateau is in situated in the very centre of the town. Originally, ...
Rožnov pod Radhoštěm is a town with about 18000 inhabitants and it is situated ...
The monastery was founded at an important pilgrimage place on the mount Hora Matky ...
The castle, and later on the chateau, called Orlík had been rising on the ...
Luhačovice is a health resort in the Zlín region of South East Moravia. It ...
This Cistercian monastery located about 30 km south of Český Krumlov is considered a ...
The Benedictine monastery in Kladruby is located 30 km west of Pilsen and 5 ...
Kašperk castle is a well preserved ruins of Gothic castle towering over the Otava ...
The Jewish Cemetery is situated in the Nezamyslova street in the Brno part Židenice. ...
Originally a Romanesque fortress built in 13th century, later rebuilt in Romanesque and Gothic ...
The Lednice-Valtice Area was included in the UNESCO list in 1996. The area (283,09 ...