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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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Botel Racek *** Prague - Prague

Botel Racek *** Prague - Prague

Near Prague Centre

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

Pension STAG

Pension STAG

Prague Centre

Pension STAG is situated right in the historical centre of Prague, just a few ...

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 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 ...

Villa Sára - Smržovka

Villa Sára - Smržovka

Jizerské Mountains

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

Hotel Bílá růže*** - Písek

Hotel Bílá růže*** - Písek

South Bohemia

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

Hotel Skalní mlýn - Blansko

Hotel Skalní mlýn - Blansko

Moravian Karst

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

Chalet Macocha - Jedovnice

Chalet Macocha - Jedovnice

Moravian Karst

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

Sporthotel Olympia - Stachy

Sporthotel Olympia   - Stachy

Šumava

The hotel has two-bedded rooms, each room has its own bathroom (extra beds available). ...

Prague -

New Town

New Town

municipality: Prague

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


Petřín

Petřín

municipality: Prague

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


National Theatre

National Theatre

municipality: Prague

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


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 ...


The Lesser Quarter

The Lesser Quarter

municipality: Prague

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


Vyšehrad

Vyšehrad

municipality: Prague

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


Hradčany

Hradčany

municipality: Prague

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


St Vitus Cathedral

St Vitus Cathedral

municipality: Prague

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


National Museum

National Museum

municipality: Prague

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


Písek

Písek

municipality: Písek

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


Luhačovice

Luhačovice

municipality: Luhačovice

Luhačovice is a health resort in the Zlín region of South East Moravia. It ...


Humpolec

Humpolec

municipality: Humpolec

Humpolec is a city in the Vysočina region. The Humpolec settlement is first mentioned ...


Kokořín

Kokořín

municipality: Kokořín

The Gothic castle Kokořín is an entrance gateway to the protected landscape area of ...


Budeč Rotunda

Budeč Rotunda

municipality: Zákolany

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


Brumov Castle Ruin

Brumov Castle Ruin

municipality: Brumov-Bylnice

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


Kašperk Castle

Kašperk Castle

municipality: Kašperské Hory

Kašperk castle is a well preserved ruins of Gothic castle towering over the Otava ...


Prachatice

Prachatice

municipality: Prachatice

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


Kladruby monastery

Kladruby monastery

municipality: Kladruby

The Benedictine monastery in Kladruby is located 30 km west of Pilsen and 5 ...


Hradec Králové

Hradec Králové

municipality: Hradec Králové

Hradec Králové is a town in the east of Bohemia and is the capital ...


Civilín Lookout Tower

Civilín Lookout Tower

municipality: Krnov

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


Pelhřimov

Pelhřimov

municipality: Pelhřimov

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


Libochovice Chateau

Libochovice Chateau

municipality: Libochovice

The Libochovice chateau is a dominant feature of the small town of the same ...


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 ...


Hrad Ledeč nad Sázavou

Hrad Ledeč nad Sázavou

municipality: Ledeč nad Sázavou

Ledeč nad Sázavou castle was originally Gothic,but was rebuilt as a Renaissance chateau in ...


Bukovanský mlýn

Bukovanský mlýn

municipality: Bukovany

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




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