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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 Brioni - Ostrava

Hotel Brioni - Ostrava

Ostrava area

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

Villa Sára - Roubenka - Smržovka

Villa Sára - Roubenka - Smržovka

Jizerské Mountains

The timbered cottage is situated at the foothills of the Jizerské mountains. There is ...

Hotel Grand - Český Krumlov

Hotel Grand - Český Krumlov

South Bohemia

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

Residence Liliová - Praha

Residence Liliová - Praha

Prague Centre

Hotel Residence Liliova provides a total of 25 rooms, all of which are fully ...

Hotel Šumava - Horšovský Týn

Hotel Šumava - Horšovský Týn

Bohemian Forest

The Hotel Šumava provides its guests with single and double rooms. It is situated ...

Pension Ve věži - Bohumín

Pension Ve věži - Bohumín

Ostrava area

The pension is situated right next to a squash centre and the Bospor sport ...

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. ...

Hotel Arte - Brno

Hotel Arte - Brno

Brno

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

Hotel Eduard - Bělá pod Pradědem

Hotel Eduard - Bělá pod Pradědem

Jeseníky Mountains

Hotel Eduard offers accommodation for 100 guests. There are all kinds of rooms, from ...

Prague -

National Theatre

National Theatre

municipality: Prague

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


Prague Castle

Prague Castle

municipality: Prague

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


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. ...


New Town

New Town

municipality: Prague

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


St Vitus Cathedral

St Vitus Cathedral

municipality: Prague

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


Old Town Square

Old Town Square

municipality: Prague

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


Wenceslas Square

Wenceslas Square

municipality: Prague

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


Hradčany

Hradčany

municipality: Prague

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


Rudolfinum (Dům umělců)

Rudolfinum (Dům umělců)

municipality: Prague

The Rudolfinum is one of the most significant neo-renaissance buildings in the Czech ...


Švihov Castle

Švihov Castle

municipality: Švihov

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


Častolovice Chateau

Častolovice Chateau

municipality: Častolovice

History of this Renaissance chateau dates back to 13th century when a water fortress ...


Fulštjen Castle Ruin

Fulštjen Castle Ruin

municipality: Bohušov

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


Veselý kopec

Veselý kopec

municipality: Vysočina

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


Koněprusy caves

Koněprusy caves

municipality: Koněprusy

Koněprusy caves are part of the Czech Karst and  are situated between Karlštejn and ...


Spa Karlovy Vary

Spa Karlovy Vary

municipality: Karlovy Vary

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


Kokořín

Kokořín

municipality: Kokořín

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


Konopiště

Konopiště

municipality: Benešov

Konopiště is a romantic chateau with a large park, rose garden, greenhouses, orangerie and ...


Divišov Synagogue

Divišov Synagogue

municipality: Divišov

In Divišov, a small town not far from Benešov, lived until the World War ...


Nová Bystřice

Nová Bystřice

municipality: Nová Bystřice

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


Jemnice

Jemnice

municipality: Jemnice

Jemnice, one of the oldest Moravian cities lies in the south-west from the district ...


The Prachovské Rocks

The Prachovské Rocks

municipality: Jičín

The Prachov Rocks form our most famous sandstone rock town, that lies on the ...


Alexandr Lookout Tower

Alexandr Lookout Tower

municipality: Adamov

The Alexander lookout tower stands on the Špičák hill and towers over the picturesque ...


Bouzov Castle

Bouzov Castle

municipality: Bouzov

Bouzov castle towers over a village of the same name in the central part ...


Buchlovice Chateau

Buchlovice Chateau

municipality: Buchlovice

The Baroque chateau was built in 1790s when the castle Buchlov in vicinity was ...


Rožňov pod Radhoštěm

Rožňov pod Radhoštěm

municipality: Rožnov pod Radhoštěm

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




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