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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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Apartmány Brno No1 - Brno

Apartmány Brno No1 - Brno

Brno

No1 serves up comfortable apartments in Brno for very reasonable prices. Price of the ...

Residence Liliová - Praha

Residence Liliová - Praha

Prague Centre

Hotel Residence Liliova provides a total of 25 rooms, all of which are fully ...

Hotel Barbora - Český Krumlov

Hotel Barbora - Český Krumlov

South Bohemia

Hotel offers accommodation in comfortable rooms equipped with an oak furniture, bathroom (bathtub or ...

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 ...

Hotel Zátkův dům - České Budějovice

Hotel Zátkův dům - České Budějovice

South Bohemia

The three-star hotel is situated in the very centre of České Budějovice. There are ...

Hotel Skalní mlýn - Blansko

Hotel Skalní mlýn - Blansko

Moravian Karst

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

Hotel Aldek - Česká Lípa

Hotel Aldek - Česká Lípa

Mácha Region

Hotel Aldek has 2, 3 and 4-bedded rooms, each of which has its onw ...

EuroAgentur Hotel Cristal Palace - Mariánské Lázně

EuroAgentur Hotel Cristal Palace - Mariánské Lázně

Western Bohemia Spas

The modern and fully air-conditioned EuroAgentur Hotel Cristal Palace is ...

Pension Jana - Sušice

Pension Jana - Sušice

Šumava

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

Prague -

Wenceslas Square

Wenceslas Square

municipality: Prague

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


Hradčany

Hradčany

municipality: Prague

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


Prague Castle

Prague Castle

municipality: Prague

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


The Lesser Quarter

The Lesser Quarter

municipality: Prague

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


St Vitus Cathedral

St Vitus Cathedral

municipality: Prague

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


Charles Bridge

Charles Bridge

municipality: Prague

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


New Town

New Town

municipality: Prague

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


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 ...


Čeřovka

Čeřovka

municipality: Jičín

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


Čerchov u Domažlic

Čerchov u Domažlic

municipality: Klenčí pod Čerchovem

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


Švihov Castle

Švihov Castle

municipality: Švihov

Švihov castle is situated in the town of the same name, approximately 10km from ...


Tábor

Tábor

municipality: Tábor

The county town of Tábor is situated on the Lužnice river in the south ...


Babí lom Observation Tower

Babí lom Observation Tower

municipality: Lelekovice

Babí lom is a rock with two peaks, southern (521m) and northern (562m) towering ...


Adršpach Rocks

Adršpach Rocks

municipality: Adršpach

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


Buchlovice Chateau

Buchlovice Chateau

municipality: Buchlovice

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


Mělník

Mělník

municipality: Mělník

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


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 ...


Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou Chateau

Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou Chateau

municipality: Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou

The large Baroque chateau complex in Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou belongs to the largest and ...


Pelhřimov

Pelhřimov

municipality: Pelhřimov

Pelhřimov is a district town in the Vysočina region. The ancient small town lies ...


Krkonoše

Krkonoše

municipality: Hradec Králové

The mountain range of Krkonoše is situated in the Hradec Králové region, lying in ...


Kašperk Castle

Kašperk Castle

municipality: Kašperské Hory

Kašperk castle is a well preserved ruins of Gothic castle towering over the Otava ...


Průhonice park

Průhonice park

municipality: Průhonice

The chateau Park at the Pruhonice Chateau is one of the most significant and ...


Jablonné v Podještědí monastery

Jablonné v Podještědí monastery

municipality: Jablonné v Podještědí

The Dominican monastery with the St.Lawrence and St.Zdislava’s Church is located in a small ...


Jindřichův Hradec

Jindřichův Hradec

municipality: Jindřichův Hradec

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




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