The Czech Republic, a non-coastal nation in central Europe, is full of legendary fortresses, historic cities and towns, well-designed spa resorts, and beautiful national parks. Occupying one-third land of the United Kingdom, this hilly and scenic nation is accompanied by Germany on its west, Poland on its north, the Slovak Republic on its east, and Austria on its south.
Once under Czechoslovakia until 1993 prior to the Velvet Divorce, the nation holds the historic regions of Bohemia and Moravia and features a wealthy cultural legacy. The two-third of the western land of the nation is Bohemia, while Moravia occupies the eastern land of the Czech Republic. Moravia is on the Morava River’s basin.
Comprising of an extensive river basin edged by hills and mountains, the longest river named Labe of the nation originates from the Krkonose Mountains in the northeast. It then flows from south, west, and to north in Germany where it is called the River Elbe.
Besides the two main ancient cities, nature’s landscape, and rivers, the remaining part of the country also has enough eye catchers and tourist pullers. This is evident from its 11 UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the scenic town of Cesky Krumlov, the chateaux, picturesque gardens of Lednice-Valtice, and the Renaissance constructions of Telc.
Czech is the formal language of the Czech Republic. In addition, people also speak English and German here. Population here mainly belongs to the Roman Catholic cult with a few Protestants. Further, a small community of Jews can also be seen in Prague.
Tourists’ Attractions
- Zlata Praha – Golden Prague:
This is a UNESCO World Heritage town that enjoys its pride as being among the charming cultural cities. Attractions here are splendid architecture, the biggest castle of the world, grand museums and galleries, old churches, luxurious halls of classical concerts, historical monuments, outdoor theatres, jazz clubs, and the world’s biggest castle. Again, this is the convenient start for traveling to other worth visiting sites such as the spa resort of Karlovy Vary, the ancient places of Melnik and Kutna Hora, and the Karlstejn and Konopiste citadels. In Prague, do take a cruise on the Vltava River to visit Prague zoo and Slapy Dam. This most popular town stands in the heart of Bohemia on the River Vltava. - Kutna Hora:
This is a medieval city that has registered its name in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Do make a visit to the St Barbara’s Cathedral holding spectacular murals and old silver mine.
- Sedlec Ossuary:
This is the famous site hosting the bones of 40,000 people dating to many centuries back, which are hewed into festoons, chandeliers, carvings, and artillery layers. - Cesky Krumlov:
This is most appealing town of the nation, which is another UNESCO World Heritage site. You will love to take a walk in its legendary castle, along the banks of the Vltava River, and in its ancient back streets. - Karlovy Vary:
This is the magnificent spa resort where you can explore its hot mineral springs, detailed ornate and gothic architecture, forest strolls, and an energetic ethnic site. Further, at Loket in its close proximity, visit the scenic fortress on heights above the River Ohre. - Olomouc:
This is the eye-catching university town that offers parks, baroque churches, monuments, and fountains. The enclosing agricultural area, Hana is worth visiting for eye-catching festivals held around the numerous villages in late September.
- Moravsky Kras:
A limestone area holding mysterious caves near the second largest town in Moravio, Brno, this is famous for its fainting deep hole of Macocha that is a 140 m abyss at the core. Do not miss the exciting cruise trip on an underground river situated at the adjacent Punkevni caves. - Open-air Skansen (Folk Museum):
Located at Roznov pod Radhostem, the worth visiting three sections of this museum are the Little Wooden Town, the Water Mill Valley, and the Wallachian Village. Here, you will come across the exhibition of cultural timber architecture and technology. - Terezin:
A site that has witnessed a darker period as a part of the nation’s history is famous for its Nazi camp. Located towards north of Prague, the city’s Ghetto Museum, garrison and seclusion cells, execution grounds, and bountiful graves will tell you about the intensity of the shocks in past. - Picture-postcard Castles and Nation Houses:
A marvelous series of these monuments is something that every tourist does visit. These are Disney-esque, 14th century Karlstejn, stunning Konopiste, past haven of Archduke Franz Ferdinand; lavish Hluboka, abode of the Schwarzenbergs, and impressive Vranov on a rock peak. - Telc:
Best representing a Renaissance town and a World Heritage site, its history has witnessed a fire in 1530. Strolling in its paved streets and visiting the historic arcades are the tourists’ activities. - Hiking:
Try this out in the largest national park of the country, the Sumava forest, an area holding of hills full of forests bordering Austria. This park offers picturesque lakes, streams, virgin forest, and historic structures. The Sumava forest hills is also the source of the Vltava River that flows through the southern border shared with Austria. - Canoe Touring:
This is perfect for beginners on the upper stream of the Vltava River and its branches the Sazava and Berounka. You can obtain a canoe on hire and camping gear. - Snezka:
This is the highest pinnacle in the nation at an altitude of 1,602 m or 5,256 feet. The track to this point is famous for climbing for three hours. If you cannot climb, you can take a chairlift too.
- Adrspach-Teplice Rocks:
This spot is famous for its rock climbing between the mind-blowing scenes. Its strange landscape is full of sandstone peaks, twisted gorges, and forests housing the wild species. - Ski Resorts:
Reach to the slopes of Spindleruv Mlyn and Zacler in Krkonose for downhill skiing and snowboarding respectively and Zadov in Sumava for cross-country skiing. - Krusne Hory:
Lying adjacent to the northern plains of Prague, this is famous for its Ore Mountains as iron ore and other minerals are extracted from here.
