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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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Pension Jana - Sušice

Pension Jana - Sušice

Šumava

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

Hotel Bohemia Chrudim - Chrudim

Hotel Bohemia Chrudim - Chrudim

Pardubice area

Hotel Bohemia disposes of 43 well-appointed double rooms, 5 suites and 1 luxurious suite. ...

Hotel Svornost - Praha

Hotel Svornost - Praha

Near Prague Centre

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

Villa Jiřinka - Luhačovice

Villa Jiřinka - Luhačovice

Beskydy Mountains and Valašsko

Villa Jiřinka provides you with modern and non-smoking type of accommodation in the centre ...

Pension U Gigantu - Plzeň

Pension U Gigantu - Plzeň

Plzeň area

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

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 Cristal Palace - Mariánské Lázně

EuroAgentur Hotel Cristal Palace - Mariánské Lázně

Western Bohemia Spas

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

Hotel Bílá růže*** - Písek

Hotel Bílá růže*** - Písek

South Bohemia

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

Pension Švamberský dům - Český Krumlov

Pension Švamberský dům - Český Krumlov

South Bohemia

Pension Švamberský dům is situated very close to the main square in Český Krumlov. ...

Prague -

The Lesser Quarter

The Lesser Quarter

municipality: Prague

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


National Theatre

National Theatre

municipality: Prague

The National Theatre is one of the most memorable buildings not only in Prague ...


Hradčany

Hradčany

municipality: Prague

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


Wenceslas Square

Wenceslas Square

municipality: Prague

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


Old Town

Old Town

municipality: Prague

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


National Museum

National Museum

municipality: Prague

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


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 ...


Petřín

Petřín

municipality: Prague

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


Prague Castle

Prague Castle

municipality: Prague

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


Budeč Rotunda

Budeč Rotunda

municipality: Zákolany

The Budeč hillfort, which was founded by one of the first Premyslids, was one ...


Bezděz Castle

Bezděz Castle

municipality: Bezděz

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


Orlík

Orlík

municipality: Orlík nad Vltavou

The castle, and later on the chateau, called Orlík had been rising on the ...


Jihlava

Jihlava

municipality: Jihlava

 Jihlava is situated on the Czech-Moravian boundary-line and it is the centre of the ...


Králíky monastery

Králíky monastery

municipality: Králíky

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


Házmburk Castle Ruin

Házmburk Castle Ruin

municipality: Klapý

The ruins of Gothic castle Hazmburk are situated about 3,5 km from the town of ...


Spa Karlovy Vary

Spa Karlovy Vary

municipality: Karlovy Vary

The spas Karlovy Vary are the biggest, the most popular and famous in the ...


Bečov nad Teplou Castle

Bečov nad Teplou Castle

municipality: Bečov nad Teplou

The Gothic castle that was built above the Teplá river valley dates back to ...


Babí lom Observation Tower

Babí lom Observation Tower

municipality: Lelekovice

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


Kunětická Hora

Kunětická Hora

municipality: Staré Hradiště

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


Heřmanův Městec Synagogue

Heřmanův Městec Synagogue

municipality: Heřmanův Městec

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


Hrad Hukvaldy

Hrad Hukvaldy

municipality: Hukvaldy

Hukvaldy, the imposing ruins of Gothic castle is situated in a village of the ...


Čerchov u Domažlic

Čerchov u Domažlic

municipality: Klenčí pod Čerchovem

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


Heřmanův Městec Jewish Cemetery

Heřmanův Městec Jewish Cemetery

municipality: Heřmanův Městec

The Jewish cemetery in Heřmanův městec is very old, it was founded together with ...


Nová Bystřice

Nová Bystřice

municipality: Nová Bystřice

 Nová Bystřice is a small town with ca 3,000 inhabitants, located in the region ...


Andělská Hora Castle Ruin

Andělská Hora Castle Ruin

municipality: Andělská Hora

Andělská Hora is a castle ruin south-east of Karlovy Vary. The castle was founded ...




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