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!
The comfortable hotel Lev in Lovosice, a small town in the Czech Middle Mountains, ...
Skalní mlýn operates throughout the year. It offers its guests facilities such as restaurant, ...
The three-star hotel is situated in the very centre of České Budějovice. There are ...
The Vila Sára Pension is situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Jizerskémountains right ...
We offer accommodation in a detached house with a garden situated in the outskirts ...
The hotel provides a pleasant accommodation for 70 persons. The hotel restaurant with international ...
Pension Švamberský dům is situated very close to the main square in Český Krumlov. ...
The National Museum building was built between 1885 – 1890 according to the project ...
The Charles Bridge is the oldest preserved Prague bridge that still serves its original ...
St. Vitus cathedral is the most beautiful and ostentatious church in Prague. In its ...
The Rudolfinum is one of the most significant neo-renaissance buildings in the Czech ...
Wenceslas Square is the most prominent Prague square and is considered to be the ...
The first settlements in the Old Town area originated in the Romanic style. The ...
The first settlements in the area of Lesser Quarter date back to the 8th ...
Hradcany was founded by the Highest Burgrave Hynek Berka from Dube around 1320 as ...
Prague Castle belongs to the most remarkable cultural and historical monuments not only in ...
Benešov is a district town situated in the Central Bohemian region. It lies 40 ...
Bukovanský mlýn observation tower is in fact an immitation of a typical Dutch wind ...
Švihov castle is situated in the town of the same name, approximately 10km from ...
The Jewish settlement had had a long tradition in Heřmanův Městec, a small town ...
Kašperk castle is a well preserved ruins of Gothic castle towering over the Otava ...
The Bramberk observation tower stands in a village of the same name not far ...
The Civilín observation tower is situated at the Eastern edge of the Krnov hill. ...
Kleť planetarium is situated south of the peak of the hill of the same ...
Bouzov castle towers over a village of the same name in the central part ...
The open-air museum Modrá u Velhradu is situated about 7km from the town of ...
The Adršpach Rocks form a smaller part of the National nature reserve of the ...
The observation tower on the Čeřovka hill is the oldest one in Český ráj. ...
The Spa Jeseník, officially called the Priessnitz Spa, is situated in the most northern ...
The Jewish Cemetery is situated in the Nezamyslova street in the Brno part Židenice. ...
The Libochovice chateau is a dominant feature of the small town of the same ...
Luhačovice is a health resort in the Zlín region of South East Moravia. It ...