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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 Brioni - Ostrava

Hotel Brioni - Ostrava

Ostrava area

Hotel Brioni has presented high quality above standard stars ...

Spa pension JOSEF - Františkovy Lázně

Spa pension JOSEF - Františkovy Lázně

Western Bohemia Spas

Pension Josef is a family type of accommodation. It is a complex of buildings ...

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 ...

Apartmány Brno No1 - Brno

Apartmány Brno No1 - Brno

Brno

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

Botel Racek *** Prague - Prague

Botel Racek *** Prague - Prague

Near Prague Centre

RACEK botel was built at the end of 70 years of this century ...

hotel LEV - Lovosice

hotel LEV - Lovosice

Czech Central Mountains

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

Hotel - Přerov

Hotel - Přerov

Haná

let us offer you a stylish ambience of our hotel, with complete services including: ...

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 ...

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Hradčany

Hradčany

municipality: Prague

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


Charles Bridge

Charles Bridge

municipality: Prague

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


Old Town Square

Old Town Square

municipality: Prague

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


St Vitus Cathedral

St Vitus Cathedral

municipality: Prague

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


The Lesser Quarter

The Lesser Quarter

municipality: Prague

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


Prague Castle

Prague Castle

municipality: Prague

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


New Town

New Town

municipality: Prague

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


National Museum

National Museum

municipality: Prague

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


Petřín

Petřín

municipality: Prague

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


Tábor

Tábor

municipality: Tábor

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


Žirovnice

Žirovnice

municipality: Žirovnice

Žirovnice town lies in Pelhřimov district in the Vysočina region and has nearly 3000 ...


Kunětická Hora

Kunětická Hora

municipality: Staré Hradiště

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


Brumov Castle Ruin

Brumov Castle Ruin

municipality: Brumov-Bylnice

The ruin of the early-Gothic Brumov castle from 13th century is situated in the ...


Červená Lhota

Červená Lhota

municipality: Pluhův Žďár

The water chateau Cervena Lhota is one of the best known and most romantic ...


Koněprusy caves

Koněprusy caves

municipality: Koněprusy

Koněprusy caves are part of the Czech Karst and  are situated between Karlštejn and ...


Bukovanský mlýn

Bukovanský mlýn

municipality: Bukovany

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


Brno Jewish Cemetery

Brno Jewish Cemetery

municipality: Brno

The Jewish Cemetery is situated in the Nezamyslova street in the Brno part Židenice. ...


Civilín Lookout Tower

Civilín Lookout Tower

municipality: Krnov

The Civilín observation tower is situated at the Eastern edge of the Krnov hill. ...


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 ...


Macocha Abyss

Macocha Abyss

municipality: Sloup

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


Heřmanův Městec Synagogue

Heřmanův Městec Synagogue

municipality: Heřmanův Městec

The Jewish settlement had had a long tradition in Heřmanův Městec, a small town ...


Fulštjen Castle Ruin

Fulštjen Castle Ruin

municipality: Bohušov

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


Adršpach Rocks

Adršpach Rocks

municipality: Adršpach

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


The Prachovské Rocks

The Prachovské Rocks

municipality: Jičín

The Prachov Rocks form our most famous sandstone rock town, that lies on the ...


Želivský klášter

Želivský klášter

municipality: Želiv

Želivský monastery is one of the three oldest monasteries in our country. The monastery ...




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