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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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Club Penzion Kamínek - Nové Hrady

Club Penzion Kamínek - Nové Hrady

South Bohemia

We offer: - a bar (with a capacity of 20 people) –a salon (with a ...

EXCELLENT Pension Kroměříž

EXCELLENT Pension Kroměříž

Haná

EXCELLENT offer you an accommodation in the historical centre of Kromeriz. This guest-house is made ...

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 Grand - Český Krumlov

Hotel Grand - Český Krumlov

South Bohemia

The luxorious hotel Grand is located in the very centre of Český Krumlov. The ...

Hotel Otto - Praha

Hotel Otto - Praha

Prague Centre

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

hotel LEV - Lovosice

hotel LEV - Lovosice

Czech Central Mountains

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

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 Brioni - Ostrava

Hotel Brioni - Ostrava

Ostrava area

Hotel Brioni has presented high quality above standard stars ...

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Prague Castle

Prague Castle

municipality: Prague

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


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. ...


Petřín

Petřín

municipality: Prague

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


Charles Bridge

Charles Bridge

municipality: Prague

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


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 ...


Old Town

Old Town

municipality: Prague

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


Orlík

Orlík

municipality: Orlík nad Vltavou

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


Želivský klášter

Želivský klášter

municipality: Želiv

Želivský monastery is one of the three oldest monasteries in our country. The monastery ...


Civilín Lookout Tower

Civilín Lookout Tower

municipality: Krnov

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


Babí lom Observation Tower

Babí lom Observation Tower

municipality: Lelekovice

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


Veselý kopec

Veselý kopec

municipality: Vysočina

Veselý kopec is an unofficial but deep-rooted name for the open-air museum of folk ...


Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou Chateau

Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou Chateau

municipality: Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou

The large Baroque chateau complex in Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou belongs to the largest and ...


Fulštjen Castle Ruin

Fulštjen Castle Ruin

municipality: Bohušov

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


Broumov monastery

Broumov monastery

municipality: Broumov

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


Rožňov pod Radhoštěm

Rožňov pod Radhoštěm

municipality: Rožnov pod Radhoštěm

Rožnov pod Radhoštěm is a town with about 18000 inhabitants and it is situated ...


Budeč Rotunda

Budeč Rotunda

municipality: Zákolany

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


Švihov Castle

Švihov Castle

municipality: Švihov

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


Házmburk Castle Ruin

Házmburk Castle Ruin

municipality: Klapý

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


Červená Lhota

Červená Lhota

municipality: Pluhův Žďár

The water chateau Cervena Lhota is one of the best known and most romantic ...


Tábor

Tábor

municipality: Tábor

The county town of Tábor is situated on the Lužnice river in the south ...


Franciscan Monastery in Cheb

Franciscan Monastery in Cheb

municipality: Cheb

The Minorite monastery and the church of the Annunciation in Cheb were founded by ...


Beroun

Beroun

municipality: Beroun

Beroun is a district town which is situated in the Central Bohemian region. It ...




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