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If you are interested in visiting the Czech Republic, we suggest you
consider joining a tour or contracting the services of a personal
tour guide.
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The Czech Republic is a rapidly developing European nation. Tourist
facilities in Prague are at the level of those found in most Western
European countries; outside Prague, however, these facilities are not as
developed and vacation travel can be challenging. Prague is a great
town for walking, as the historic district is compact. In addition,
Prague's history has been well preserved and it has become of tourist
favorite for a day or two stay.
Read our recommendations on the
best places to visit in Czech Republic. We believe that the cities and regions described below are the
country’s key tourist destinations, contain Czech Republic's best
attractions and urge you to visit them during your travels in Czech
Republic.
Read our sections on Czech Republic
Travel Information and Czech Republic
Facts to prepare for vacationing in Czech
Republic.
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Names in Teal are regions
of the country.
Places in Bold are unusually attractive destinations.
Places in plain text are of significant interest to many travelers.
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If you
plan to travel in the Czech Republic, read the information you need to know about
public safety, visas, crime, driving, health care, and more in our
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Prague
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Prague is one of Europe's most
beautiful cities. Historic Prague (The Old Town, Lesser Town, and New
Town) is well preserved and has been designated a
World Heritage Site by Unesco. Historic Prague owes much of its dramatic architecture to
the Holy Roman Empire, particularly to the reign of Charles IV during the
Middle Ages.
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The Charles Bridge shown above (currently open but undergoing renovation), connects the
Old Town (to the east) with the Lesser Town to the west. The view
shown, looks along the bridge over the Vltava river towards Mala Strana
(Lesser Town) and then uphill to Prague Castle and the St. Vitus
Cathedral, a complex which dominates the city's skyline. Many of
these attractions date from the 14th century when they were built
byCharles IV, Holy Roman Emperor.
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The Castle is a popular
attraction and you should make time to see it, along with its palaces
and the cathedral.
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Consider taking a river
cruise to see Prague's beautiful sights from the Vltava.
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The Bridge is an attraction
in itself and usually lined with performers during the day.
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The Old Town includes the famous Our Lady of Tyn church, as well as
the equally famous City Hall Tower. Both attractions can be found on the Old Town Square.
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The City Hall's clock tower
is an elegant, "astronomy/zodiac-related timepiece that has become synonymous with
the image of Prague. The clock dates from the 15th century and has
an amazing movement that includes the 12 Apostles (doors above top
clock), as well as an animated skeleton of Death that tolls the bell
(right side upper-dial) in a dance with the three figures (representing
sins) at various levels on the sides of the clock.
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The Old Town Square and the
Wenceslas Square (a grand boulevard really) in the New Town (southeast of the Old Town) are
the two most popular meeting places in the city. The Old town is
filled with colorful buildings, good restaurants, and is quite
interesting. Head to the New Town for fine shopping, leading
hotels, the Central Train Station and the National Museum.
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Bohemia
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Ceské Budejovice
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Cesky Krumlov
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A UNESCO World Heritage site,
Cesky Krumlov is the premier Eastern European medieval town. Its site
on the Vltava River is an appropriate setting for its 13th century castle
and modestly sized but architecturally rich Old Town,
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Karlovy Vary
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Kuntna Hora
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Kutna Hora was a royal center
of the Hapsburg Empire and, also, its mint ( local silver mines helped
here). Kutna Hora is known for its two majestic
cathedrals - Church of St. Barbara and the Cathedral of Our Lady at Sedlek.
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Kutna Hora is a UNESCO World Heritage
Site.
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If you plan to travel in Eastern
Bohemia, you might consider visiting Brno and Olomouc
, as these are the
two most interesting towns in the eastern portion of the Czech Republic.
Students of design flock to Brno to the the Tugendhat Villa by Mies van der
Rohe, while Olomouc attracts many for its famed Holy Trinity Column (Zahner)
in a style known as Olomouc Baroque that dates from the early 18th century.
If you need information about another travel destination, try Googling our site or the Web
Map of the leading tourist
destinations in the Czech Republic
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interested in the Czech Republic, click on the links below for more information.
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