Welcome to
CZECHIA
Offical name: Czech Republic (Czechia)
Capital: Prague
Form of Government: Parliamentary Democracy
Currency: Czech koruna
Area: 78,866 km²
Population: 10.6 million
Other major cities: Brno, Cesky Krumlov, Karlovy Vary, Kutná Hora, Olomouc Pilsen, Telc
Czechia is known for its seemingly endless landscape of beautiful architecture, medieval towns, stunning castles, sloping vineyards, eye-watering forests and mountains.
It's a crossroads of many cultures and architectural styles of all times. From Bohemian Gothic to Bohemian, Baroque through Renaissance, all its buildings are very well preserved.
Prague
Prague, the capital, is one of the best preserved medieval cities in the world. Setting on both banks of the Vltava River , it is also one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
Known as ‘City of a Hundred Spires’, it is brim with Gothic wonders, lovely domed churches and majestic spires over many rooftops, that make Prague one of the world's architectural gems. It was inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1992.
Prague Castle
Famous for the most castle-rich country in Europe, Czechia has more than 200 castles across the country. Prague castle is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest ancient castle in the world. The mighty Castle located on the crown of the hill, dominating Prague's skyline, was once the home of Bohemia's kings and today is the official residence of the president.
Within the castle walls are a number of Prague's most popular tourist sites, including St. Vitus Cathedral, final resting place of Bohemian kings; St. George's Basilica, the Powder Tower, the Old Royal Palace and the Golden Lane, a picturesque street of colourful houses, full of history and few fun legends.
The castle offers splendid views over the Vltava River with the old town and its many beautiful spires in the background.
Charles Bridge
One of the most enjoyable and memorable experiences of visiting Prague is strolling across the 14th-century Charles Bridge, lined with the Baroque statues of Saints. . It spans across the Vltava river and connects Old Prague Center to Prague Castle area (Mala Strana).
Old Town Square
Despite Prague’s history of invasions, the Old Town Square has remained relatively untouched since the 10th Century.
Here, you'll find the Gothic Church of Our Lady before Týn, St. Nicholas Church, the Old Town Hall and its famous Astronomical clock, as well as many other splendid old architectures dating back as far as the 11th century. In front of the Church of Our Lady before Týn, stands the statue of the reformer Jan Hus (John Huss), one of the most important personalities in Czech history, who was burnt as a heretic for reformist ideas a hundred years before the Protestant Reformation led by Martin Luther.
Astronomical clock
The 15th century Astronomical clock, one of the greatest treasures of the city, still amazes people with its procession of Apostles, moving statues and visualization of time like no other instrument in the world.
Wenceslas Square
Prague's New Town (Nové Mesto), built in the 14th century during the reign of Charles IV as a horse market and has since become one of the city's most important public spaces, still used for demonstrations and celebrations.
The National Museum
The National Museum is located at the top of Wenceslas Square. Opened in 1890, the museum is home to natural history, geology, palaeontology, archaeology and prehistory of Bohemia, Moravia and Slovakia.
The Municipal House
Built in 1912, the Prague Municipal House is regarded as one of the finest examples of Art Nouveau in the city. This splendid civic building is also home to one of Prague's largest concert venues, Smetana Hall.
The Dancing House (Tancící dum)
Prague's most outstanding modern architectural creation, built between 1992 and 1996, a collaboration between Croatian-Czech architect Vlado Milunić and Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry. Consisting of two adjoining towers, this splendid structure features unique curves that resemble two dancing figures.
Brno
Brno, the second largest city, is a bustling university city that’s full of energy and excitement.It's a city with a long tradition in motor racing and trade fairs.
Cesky Krumlov
Located in South Bohemia, is one of the most picturesque towns in Europe. An Unesco World Heritage Site with a stunning castle above the Vltava River, medieval cobblestone laneways, and a quaint collection of shops, cafes, and restaurants. The medieval architecture creates a fairy-tale-like atmosphere throughout the entire city. Nearby, the huge white Neo-Gothic Hluboká Castle is said to be the most beautiful of the Czechia’s many fine castles.
Karlovy Vary
Karlovy Vary, nestled neatly in the wooded valleys that enfold the famous mineral streams of the Tepla River, is one of the most renowned spa city in Czechia. In addition to its many spa resorts, the lovely town of Karlovy Vary remains one of Europe's most prominent glassmaking centers, an industry that has thrived here for more than 150 years.
Kutná Hora
Kutná Hora an old silver mining town, known for the Sedlec Ossuary, the Church of Bones, where the artistic use of human bones and skulls to create decorations for the chapel.
Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape
The Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape is a cultural-natural landscape complex in the Lednice and Valtice areas, in the South Moravian Region. It is a unique and vast cultural landscape, designed mostly in the 18th and 19th centuries during the reign of the House of Liechtenstein. The main architectural attractions are the Lednice and Valtice Castles with their extensive parks.
Lednice Castle
Lednice Castle was a summer residence for the princely family of Liechtenstein. Its current Neo-Gothic reconstruction comes from the 19th century.
In 1996, together with the manor of Valtice, were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as "an exceptional example of the designed landscape that evolved in the Enlightenment and afterwards under the care of a single family."
Valtice Castle
Valtice Castle is one of the most impressive baroque residences of Central Europe. Originally a Gothic castle founded in the 12th century, from 1530 Valtice became the place of residence for the princely family of Liechtenstein. Together with the neighbouring manor of Lednice, connected by a 7 kilometres long lime-tree avenue, Valtice forms the Lednice–Valtice Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Olomouc
Olomouc located in the Moravian region and right on the Morava River, flanked by inspiring architecture, great cafes and vibe but yet not widely discovered by tourists. It is a very old city with much to offer. From architecture to beautiful bubbling fountains, Olomouc is a surprisingly majestic city to add to your bucket list!
The Holy Trinity Column
In the city’s main square (Upper Square) , sits The Holy Trinity Column, the most splendid monument you can find. Built in the early 18th century, the Baroque column is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next to the Column, is the City Hall of Olomouc.
Other attractive sites include the six Baroque Fountains. The largest and perhaps most famous is the Caesar Fountain, located in front of the Town Hall. The fountain consists of a rider on top of a rearing horse, flanked by two male figures representing the nearby rivers, Morava and Danube and a dog, which represents the town’s loyalty to the king. The other five fountains are located around the city , namely Hercules Fountain, Jupiter Fountain, Mercury Fountain, Neptune Fountain and The Triton Fountain.
Pilsen
Pilsen is most renowned for its Pilsner Urquell Brewery and for being the birthplace of the Škoda automobile company. In Pilsner, you can admire the Gothic Cathedral of St. Bartholomew with the highest tower in the Czech Republic and Renaissance City hall in the Republic Square. In the Old town, you will find the second largest Jewish Synagogue in Europe and Pilsen Historical Underground, the unique labyrinth of underground corridors, cellars and wells. You may also like to consider to add Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour in your bucket list.
Pilsner is also the base for exploring places like Prague, Český Krumlov, Šumava mountains and spa town of Karlovy Vary.
Telc
Telc, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, located near the southwestern border between Moravia and Bohemia region, has one of the most charming squares in Europe, filled with row of elaborate and colourful Renaissance and Baroque burgher houses.
Bohemian Switzerland National Park
Czechia’s backcountry boasts mystical landscape of forests, deep valleys with majestic rock towers and magnificent mountains.
Those looking for a slower paced vacation will enjoy the vineyards of Moravia and the hiking trails throughout Bohemian Switzerland National Park (Národní park České Švýcarsko)。 The Pravčická Brána is the largest natural arch in Europe. It is located in northwestern Bohemia. The arch is a symbol of the national park and one of the most recognizable natural landmarks in Czechia.
The Pravčická Brána is the largest natural arch in Europe
Bohemian Switzerland
Falcon's Nest
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Czech Cuisine
Czech delicacy is a must try for foodie, especially meat lovers. Pork is the most common meat, making up over half of all meat consumption. Beef, veal and chicken are also popular. Dishes are usually accompanied with dumplings (knedlíky). A perfect accompaniment to a cold glass of Czech pivo (beer).
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Knedlíky - steamed dumpling or sliced bread, typically served with meals. They are great for soaking up those mouth-watering sauces
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Bramboračka - classic Czech Potato Soup with mushrooms
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Guláš - a stew usually made from beef, pork or game with onions and spices.
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Vepřo knedlo zelo- roast pork with dumplings and pickled cabbage.
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Svíčková na smetaně - marinated beef sirloin, slowly roasted , served with vegetable puree, and topped with cranberry sauce, whipped cream, and a slice of lemon. A national Czech food, usually prepared for special occasions
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Bohemian platter - consists of roast duck, roast pork, beer sausage, smoked meat, red and white cabbage, bread, bacon and dumplings (knedlíky)
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Sekaná pečeně - a dish made from baked minced pork
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Koleno - large hunk of pork knee marinated in beer and served with pickled vegetables and dumplings (knedlíky)
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Pečená Kachna se Zelím - roasted duck served with red cabbage or sauerkraut and dumplings
Travellers with sweet tooth should try these desserts:
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Trdelnik - Czech Cinnamon Sugar Pastry filled with whipped cream and Nutella
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Ovocné knedlíky - fruit-filled Czech dumplings made with either leavened or potato dough, or the combination of wheat flour and fresh quark cheese
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Koláče - a colorful pastry, consists of a portion of fruit, such as prunes or apricots, encased in a ring of puffy, sweet dough
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Buchty - yeasted bun filled with a variety of sweet ingredients and
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Jablečný štrůdl - the famous apple strudel
And all washed down with the country’s beer!
Czechia is famous for its beer. Czechs is the number one beer-drinking country in the world (more than Germany)! Pilsen (Plzeň ) is the home for world-famous beer Pilsner.
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