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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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Hotel Bílá růže*** - Písek

Hotel Bílá růže*** - Písek

South Bohemia

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

hotel LEV - Lovosice

hotel LEV - Lovosice

Czech Central Mountains

The comfortable hotel Lev in Lovosice, a small town in the Czech Middle Mountains, ...

EXCELLENT Pension Kroměříž

EXCELLENT Pension Kroměříž

Haná

EXCELLENT offer you an accommodation in the historical centre of Kromeriz. This guest-house is made ...

Pension U Gigantu - Plzeň

Pension U Gigantu - Plzeň

Plzeň area

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

EuroAgentur Hotel Terasa - Frýdek-Místek

EuroAgentur Hotel Terasa - Frýdek-Místek

Ostrava area

New, up-to date, four-star hotel located in a beautiful landscape on the bank of ...

Hotel Eduard - Bělá pod Pradědem

Hotel Eduard - Bělá pod Pradědem

Jeseníky Mountains

Hotel Eduard offers accommodation for 100 guests. There are all kinds of rooms, from ...

Pension Jana - Sušice

Pension Jana - Sušice

Šumava

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

Vilka Rtyně v Podkrkonoší - Rtyně v Podkrkonoší

Vilka Rtyně v Podkrkonoší - Rtyně v Podkrkonoší

Krkonoše Mountains

We offer accommodation in a detached house with a garden situated in the outskirts ...

Hotel Arte - Brno

Hotel Arte - Brno

Brno

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

Prague -

The Lesser Quarter

The Lesser Quarter

municipality: Prague

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


Hradčany

Hradčany

municipality: Prague

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


New Town

New Town

municipality: Prague

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


Petřín

Petřín

municipality: Prague

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


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. ...


Rudolfinum (Dům umělců)

Rudolfinum (Dům umělců)

municipality: Prague

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


National Museum

National Museum

municipality: Prague

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


Čeřovka

Čeřovka

municipality: Jičín

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


Kynžvart Chateau

Kynžvart Chateau

municipality: Lázně Kynžvart

The chateau is situated in Western Bohemia about 20km south-east of Cheb. Chateau Kynžvart ...


Kunětická Hora

Kunětická Hora

municipality: Staré Hradiště

Kunětická hora is located north-east of the city of Pardubice. It is one of ...


Buchlovice Chateau

Buchlovice Chateau

municipality: Buchlovice

The Baroque chateau was built in 1790s when the castle Buchlov in vicinity was ...


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 ...


Prachatice

Prachatice

municipality: Prachatice

Prachatice is a country town in south Bohemia which has nearly 12 000 inhabitants ...


Divišov Synagogue

Divišov Synagogue

municipality: Divišov

In Divišov, a small town not far from Benešov, lived until the World War ...


Lidice

Lidice

municipality: Lidice

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


Trosky

Trosky

municipality: Troskovice

The bizzare ruins of Trosky castle are situated about 9km south-east of Turnov, the ...


Chotěbuz

Chotěbuz

municipality: Chotěbuz

The settlement was established even before the first Slavs arrived in this area in ...


Mělník

Mělník

municipality: Mělník

The county town Melnik is situated on an elevation in the Polabi lowland 30 ...


Čerchov u Domažlic

Čerchov u Domažlic

municipality: Klenčí pod Čerchovem

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


Králíky monastery

Králíky monastery

municipality: Králíky

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


Kutná Hora

Kutná Hora

municipality: Kutná Hora

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


Fulštjen Castle Ruin

Fulštjen Castle Ruin

municipality: Bohušov

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


Alexandr Lookout Tower

Alexandr Lookout Tower

municipality: Adamov

The Alexander lookout tower stands on the Špičák hill and towers over the picturesque ...




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