Welcome To Czech Republic The Czech Republic, in Central Europe, is a country that’s known for its ornate castles, native beers, and long history. Prague, the capital, is home to grand 9th-century Prague Castle, a preserved medieval old town and […]
Welcome To Czech Republic
The Czech Republic, in Central Europe, is a country that’s known for its ornate castles, native beers, and long history. Prague, the capital, is home to grand 9th-century Prague Castle, a preserved medieval old town and statue-lined Charles Bridge. Although the Czech Republic is not a geographically large country, it has a rich and eventful history. From time immemorial, Czechs, Germans, Jews, and Slovaks, as well as Italian stonemasons and stucco workers, French tradesmen, and deserters from Napoleon’s army, have all lived and worked here, all influencing one another. For centuries they jointly cultivated their land, creating works that still command respect and admiration today.
Prague
Prague is the capital city and the largest city in the Czech Republic. It is one of the largest cities of Central Europe and has served as the capital of the historic region of Bohemia for centuries. The city is famous for its unique medieval architecture; the historical center of Prague is inscribed on the World Heritage List.
Česky Krumlov
Český Krumlov is a city in the South Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. It’s bisected by the Vltava River and dominated by its 13th-century castle. The castle has Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements, an 11-hectare garden, and an original 17th-century baroque theater. There are panoramic views of the old town and the river from the top of its round belltower.
Bohemian Switzerland
Bohemian Switzerland associates with mystical landscapes of pine forests and picturesque valleys, majestic rock towers, gates, walls, gorges, rock towns and labyrinths of mountains. In addition, here you can see the unusually beautiful canyon of the river Kamenice. České Švýcarsko is the Czech part of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, a fantastically delightful corner of nature, located in Northern Bohemia near the border with Germany. There is everything you need for a full active rest: pristine dense forests, canyons, quaint rocks, mountain rivers, and picturesque valleys with rare plants.
Karlovy Vary
The thermal spring system in Karlovy Vary is one of the most famous and significant thermal-mineral water systems in the world. The springs originate deep under the Earth’s crust (about 2000 meters down) and are directed to this one, small 1.6km x 150m area with the waters raising through small gaps in the tectonic plates below.
Prague
This gem of the Vltava river has an 1100 year history of being culturally grand and important. Prague has been the capital of Bohemia and of the Roman Empire. It flourished during both the Gothic and Renaissance eras. It is still the largest city in the Czech Republic and one of the most culturally rich as well.
Czech Republic Curated Itinerary – 10 Days
Start in Prague and take your time enjoying one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. Three nights is the minimum, but allow five so you can make a couple of day trips – one to the photogenic cluster of turrets at Karlštejn Castle, and one to evocative and heart-rending Terezín, a former concentration camp for European Jews during the Holocaust. Now, head west to the gorgeous spa town of Karlovy Vary to sample the sulfurous spring waters and stroll among its elegant colonnades. Plan on a day trip from here to picture-postcard Loket with its riverside castle. Allow a morning to explore the smaller but arguably prettier spa town of Mariánské Lázně before continuing southeast to Plzeň. The capital of West Bohemia deserves an overnight stop followed by a tour of the famous brewery where Pilsner Urquell is made. Continue the beer theme at České Budějovice, home of the Budvar brewery and also one of Central Europe’s largest and most attractive town squares. From here, it’s an easy 45-minute road trip to the Unesco-recognised beauty of Český Krumlov; spend one day wandering around its picturesque streets and castle, and a second taking a boat trip along the Vltava River. Move on to Brno, the buzzing capital of Moravia and the country’s second city, and spend a day exploring its museums and cafe culture before continuing to Mikulov, in the heart of South Moravian wine country.
Fast Facts
Capital: Prague
Currency: Czech koruna
Language: Czech
Recommendations: Prague Castle, Karlovy Vary, Charles Bridge