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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 Arte - Brno

Hotel Arte - Brno

Brno

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

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 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 ...

My Hotel - Lednice

My Hotel - Lednice

Lednice-Valtice

My hotel is situated in the town of Lednice in Moravia, in the heart ...

Hotel Otto - Praha

Hotel Otto - Praha

Prague Centre

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

Hotel Svornost - Praha

Hotel Svornost - Praha

Near Prague Centre

21 rooms with a total capacity of up to 50 beds are available for ...

Hotel Romance Puškin - Karlovy Vary

Hotel Romance Puškin - Karlovy Vary

Western Bohemia Spas

The hotel provides a pleasant accommodation for 70 persons. The hotel restaurant with international ...

Hotel - Přerov

Hotel - Přerov

Haná

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

Villa Sára - Smržovka

Villa Sára - Smržovka

Jizerské Mountains

The Vila Sára Pension is situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Jizerskémountains right ...

Prague -

National Museum

National Museum

municipality: Prague

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


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 ...


Old Town

Old Town

municipality: Prague

The first settlements in the Old Town area originated in the Romanic style. The ...


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 ...


Petřín

Petřín

municipality: Prague

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


Old Town Square

Old Town Square

municipality: Prague

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


Vyšehrad

Vyšehrad

municipality: Prague

Vysehrad belongs among the most important places of  Czech history, both historically and politically. ...


Čeřovka

Čeřovka

municipality: Jičín

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


Budišov Chateau

Budišov Chateau

municipality: Budišov

The Renaissance chateau rebuilt in Baroque style is situated in Třebíč district, in the ...


Macocha Abyss

Macocha Abyss

municipality: Sloup

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


Lidice

Lidice

municipality: Lidice

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


Broumov monastery

Broumov monastery

municipality: Broumov

The Benedictine monastery in Broumov is such a significant architectonic and cultural complex that ...


Doksany convent

Doksany convent

municipality: Doksany

The Praemonstratensian convent in Doksany was founded in 1144-1145 by Gertrude, the wife of ...


Čáslav synagogue

Čáslav synagogue

municipality: Čáslav

The synagogue was built in the 19th century during the times of civil and ...


Blaník u Vlašimi

Blaník u Vlašimi

municipality: Louňovice pod Blaníkem

The fabulous Blaník mountain is situated not far from the town of Vlašim in ...


Kost Castle

Kost Castle

municipality: Libošovice

The medieval gothic castle named Kost is one of the best preserved and the ...


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 ...


The Lednice-Valtice Area

The Lednice-Valtice Area

municipality: Lednice

The Lednice-Valtice Area was included in the UNESCO list in 1996. The area (283,09 ...


Fulštjen Castle Ruin

Fulštjen Castle Ruin

municipality: Bohušov

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


Karlovy Vary

Karlovy Vary

municipality: Karlovy Vary

Karlovy Vary is a regional centre of Western Bohemia situated at the Ohře and ...


Cheb

Cheb

municipality: Cheb

Cheb is a town in Western Bohemia in the Karlovy Vary region. It lies ...


Dačice Chateau

Dačice Chateau

municipality: Dačice

This neo-classical chateau is located in the town of Dačice in the Jindřichův Hradec ...


Kroměříž

Kroměříž

municipality: Kroměříž

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




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