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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 Skalní mlýn - Blansko

Hotel Skalní mlýn - Blansko

Moravian Karst

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

Hotel Drnholec - Drnholec

Hotel Drnholec - Drnholec

Podyjí area

We offer accommodation in 12 double rooms (extra beds and baby cribs available). Four rooms ...

Chalet Macocha - Jedovnice

Chalet Macocha - Jedovnice

Moravian Karst

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

Hotel Barbora - Český Krumlov

Hotel Barbora - Český Krumlov

South Bohemia

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

Pension Ve věži - Bohumín

Pension Ve věži - Bohumín

Ostrava area

The pension is situated right next to a squash centre and the Bospor sport ...

Hotel Otto - Praha

Hotel Otto - Praha

Prague Centre

All guests will definitely enjoy a pleasant atmosphere and friendly service. The hotel has ...

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 ...

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 LEV - Lovosice

hotel LEV - Lovosice

Czech Central Mountains

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

Hotel Šumava - Horšovský Týn

Hotel Šumava - Horšovský Týn

Bohemian Forest

The Hotel Šumava provides its guests with single and double rooms. It is situated ...

Prague -

The Lesser Quarter

The Lesser Quarter

municipality: Prague

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


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 ...


Petřín

Petřín

municipality: Prague

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


Wenceslas Square

Wenceslas Square

municipality: Prague

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


Old Town Square

Old Town Square

municipality: Prague

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


Charles Bridge

Charles Bridge

municipality: Prague

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


Rudolfinum (Dům umělců)

Rudolfinum (Dům umělců)

municipality: Prague

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


St Vitus Cathedral

St Vitus Cathedral

municipality: Prague

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


Švihov Castle

Švihov Castle

municipality: Švihov

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


Bezděz Castle

Bezděz Castle

municipality: Bezděz

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


Průhonice park

Průhonice park

municipality: Průhonice

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


Křivoklát

Křivoklát

municipality: Křivoklát

The castle of Křivoklát is one of the oldest and most important castles of ...


Cistercian monastery in Vyšší Brod

Cistercian monastery in Vyšší Brod

municipality: Vyšší Brod

This Cistercian monastery located about 30 km south of Český Krumlov is considered a ...


Konopiště

Konopiště

municipality: Benešov

Konopiště is a romantic chateau with a large park, rose garden, greenhouses, orangerie and ...


Bechyně Chateau

Bechyně Chateau

municipality: Bechyně

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


The Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc

The Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc

municipality: Olomouc

Czech Baroque style is represented on the UNESCO world heritage list by the Holy ...


Mikulov

Mikulov

municipality: Mikulov

The South-Moravian town of Mikulov is situated in the Břeclav district, about 50 km ...


Třebíč

Třebíč

municipality: Třebíč

The Jewish culture and tradition that have always been an important part of Czech ...


Písek

Písek

municipality: Písek

Písek lays on the Otava river in the south Bohemian region. It is an ...


Kroměříž

Kroměříž

municipality: Kroměříž

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


Česká Skalice - Ratibořice

Česká Skalice - Ratibořice

municipality: Česká Skalice

Ratibořice is an urban neighbourhood of Česká Skalice.It lies in the Náchod district, in ...


Pelhřimov

Pelhřimov

municipality: Pelhřimov

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


Litomyšl Chateau

Litomyšl Chateau

municipality: Litomyšl

The East Bohemia region has its representative on the UNESCO world heritage list as ...


Prachatice

Prachatice

municipality: Prachatice

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




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