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Czech Republic

Prague is such a beautiful city. Don’t miss the illuminated Charles Bridge at night, the Jewish Ghetto, the Old and the New Town, the Castle district, the view from the Petrin Hill Tower, the astronomical clock, and much more…
The Bohemian Paradise, a landscape of natural treasures.
For a relaxing holiday, spend time in one of Czech Republic’s numerous Spa Towns
Telc and its multicolored baroque facades is nothing more than enchanting.

Population: 10,2 million

Capital: Prague

Currency: Czech koruna

Language: Czech

Size: 78,866 sq km

Time Zone :UTC+1


	Towns and Castles Explore Èeský Krumlov and go back in time. This over charming city with its pastel coloured renaissance castle and red tiles roofs is a must see. Hluboká nad Vltavou is a serene town towered by a Romantic Windsor style chateau, surrounded by a large English park. To come in sink with nature, stop by the Troya District in Prague and visit the red and white castle, the surrounding gardens and the wonderful Zoo. Music and Arts Twenty-three days of competition and concerts from the world’s most renowned orchestras, musicians and singers during the Prague Spring International Music Festival Listen to the beautiful music of Antonín Dvoøák Bohemian Glass

Cultural

To know more about Prague’s most famous ambassador, pay a visit to the Frank Kafka’s society. Czech Literature Portal, Municipal Library of Prague, National Gallery, City Gallery, Puppet Theater, Black Light Theater.

Museums

Mucha Museum (Art Nouveau), Egon Schiele Art Centre in Èeský Krumlov, Antonín Dvorak Museum, Czech Museum of Fine Arts, The Museum of Technology in Brno is full of surprises, Mendel Museum of Genetics in Brno. The Military Museum is a lot more than an architectural splendor. The Moravian Museum in Brno, The National Museum.

Natural

Sumava National Park, Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape;

Spa towns of Karlovy Vary and Mariánské Lazne.

Sports

Hockey: Many great hockey players come for the Czech Republic. Kladno is the city where it all began for NHL superstar, Jaromir Jagr. Should you want to stay in Prague, check out the local hockey teams, Sparta and Slavia.

Soccer: Summer is the time to see the soccer players in action at the Evzena Rosickeho Stadium in Prague.

Cities

Brno, Budovice, Cesky Krumlov, Cheb, Domalice, Frantiskovy LázneHolašovice, Horšovský Týn, Hradec Králové, Jihlava, Karlovy Vary, Kromiacute, Lednice-Valtice, Litomyšl (hometown of famous composer BedSmetana), Loket, Mariánské Láznespan, Moravská Tsá, Olomouc, Pardubice, Plzen, Prachatice, Prague, Slavonice, Tábor, Zelená Hora, Terezín.

Food

Ginger cookies named Štramberk ears and Olomouc curd cheese.

Wine and Beer:

You will find the original Budweiser in �eské Bud�jovice, the original Pilsner in Plzen and the world-famous Saaz hops beer in �atec.

You can also try a glass of Becherovka while in Karlovy Vary.

Visit the Znojmo Region and the Dyje Valley during the Vintage festival in Znojmo.

Enjoy Mikulov’s Wine festivals in the fall.

Off the beaten path

Little Wooden Town at the Ro�nov pod Radhošt�m open-air museum.

Krkonoše Mountains

The Caves, Czech Republic’s underground world.

UNESCO

World Heritage sites of Czech Republic

Gardens and Castle at Krom��í� (1998)

Historic Centre of �eský Krumlov (1992)

Historic Centre of Prague (1992)

Historic Centre of Tel� (1992)

Holašovice Historical Village Reservation (1998)

Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc (2000)

Jewish Quarter and St Procopius' Basilica in T�ebí� (2003)

Kutná Hora: Historical Town Centre with the Church of St Barbara and the Cathedral of Our Lady at Sedlec (1995)

Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape (1996)

Litomyšl Castle (1999)

Pilgrimage Church of St John of Nepomuk at Zelená Hora (1994)

Tugendhat Villa in Brno (2001)

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