Czech Republic Travel Guide
Czech Republic Essentials
Language: Czech, Slovak
Currency: Czech koruna (CZK)
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Time Zone: GMT +1
Capital City: Prague
Population: 10.6 million
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Travel to Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country of Central Europe and shares its borders with Poland, Germany, Austria and Slovakia. This beautiful country has a history which is full of myths, legends and art and is fast becoming one of the number one places in all of Europe to visit.
The capital city of The Czech Republic is Prague, a bustling metropolitan of fascinating and unique art, architecture, night life and history. During the day, it would be a waste for you to not visit some of the magnificent museums found throughout the city, particularly the art museums. Between museums take a cruise on the Vltava, the majestic river which flows through the city and lets you see Prague from a unique perspective as you leave the heart of the city and go out into the quieter parts of Prague seen from the gentle swaying of a river boat. There is so much to see and experience in Prague that it is worth planning on spending a few days there when travelling to The Czech Republic.
If you prefer somewhere a little less busy, then head to Karlovy Vary or Carlsblad, the German and more popular name of the town. The town of Carlsblad has become famous as a spa town and has had famous visitors such as Casanova, Ludwig Von Beethoven and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart who all visited to enjoy the decadence offered in the city. Lying in a green valley with a meandering river known as the Tepla (meaning warm), Carlsblad has stepped out onto the international scene by hosting a famous international film festival every July and has recaptured its beauty through an exhaustive restoration project of its Baroque and Art Nouveau style buildings. The setting of Carlsblad alone lends itself to one of peace and calm and it is this peacefulness which makes it so alluring to travellers.
For a real picturesque treat during winter or summer, Rožnov pod Radhoštěm - nestled in the picturesque Beskydy Mountains in Northern Moravia - is only 200 miles east of Prague and is home to the Wallachian Open-Air Museum. The Wallachian Open-Air Museum houses a collection of homes and farms from the 18th century. For a truly beautiful and unique view of the mountains and to see the statue of the Pagan-god Radegast, after whom a locally brewed beer is named, take a hike to the top of the Radhošť peak.
