The Czech Republic is a country in Central Europe that is sometimes considered to be Eastern European. The country borders Poland to the northeast, Germany to the west and northwest, Austria to the south and Slovakia to the east. The capital and largest city is Prague.In the IX century AD here selilos Slavic tribe of Czechs, based on those of the mighty kingdom, which was called Bohemia. Its capital, Prague, became a center of art and science. In 1526, at the Bohemian throne reigning Austrian royal dynasty of the Habsburgs. Almost all the time, except for a small period of independence in the XVII century, the country was ruled by Austria. In 1918, merged with the neighboring Bohemia and Slovakia became an independent republic of Czechoslovakia. After 1938 - early 1939 was captured by Germany. Released in 1945 the Soviet army. From 1948 to 1989 headed the country was communists. In 1990, after democratic elections, the Slovak people began to demand independence. In 1993, Czechoslovakia peacefully split into two independent states - the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Czech Republic is good for those who prefer a cultural and quiet atmosphere jolly noisy parties and gatherings. Prague - is the most beautiful face and the Czech Republic, is a modern and cosmopolitan capital, a beautiful city with a thousand steeples. The variety of combinations of different eras of architecture gives the city a unique spirit. The Czech Republic is divided into two geographic and cultural regions: Bohemia and Moravia. Central Bohemia is the area around Prague, extending in all directions from the capital of 50-70 kilometers. Some of the most popular places include: castle Karlstejn, Konopiště Castle, a picturesque medieval town of Kutna Hora with its famous cathedral of St. Barbara. In the town of Melnik wine can dine at the restaurant at the castle and watch as the river Vltava and Elbe merge into one stream. South Bohemia is a beautiful area with cozy towns. Be sure to visit Cesky Krumlov is one of the many historical points of the Czech Republic. View Jindrichuv Hradec or Cesky Budejovice, Trebon and stroll through its surroundings. This whole area is known for its pretty artificial reservoirs created mainly for breeding fish. To the west and south-west of Prague, located West Bohemia, known for its spa resorts. In Karlovy Vary and Marianske Lazne rest and treated many famous people. North Bohemia is located to the north and north-west of Prague. One of the attractions of the area is the National Park. The area around the city Děčínsko owes its singular beauty of the magnificent mountain formations of sandstone and caves. District of Eastern Bohemia offers a variety of natural species, from fertile valleys to the highest mountains in the Czech Republic is Giant (Giant). Charming Cesky Raj region offers excellent opportunities for hiking in the surrounding natural beauty. Zoo Dvur Kralove is one of the most famous in the Czech Republic. In South Moravia, do not miss a visit to the castles of Lednice and Kromeriz with their beautiful gardens and vineyards. North Moravia is a Yeseniki mountains, where you can ski in the winter, hiking in the summer, and just spend time in one of the many hostels and mountain chalets scattered everywhere. In the city of Olomouc you can hear the sounds of the largest organ in central Europe, located in the Church of St. Moritz.Translated by Google translator
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Karlovy VaryKarlovy Vary (Carlsbad) is a popular tourist destination since the 19th century. It is especially famous as a spa resort, but also known for the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and the popular Czech liqueur Karlovarská Becherovka |
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PraguePrague is a city of unique beauty! There are Romanesque and Gothic buildings, and constructions of Renaissance and Baroque styles intricately combined with Art Nouveau, Cubism and Deconstructivism |
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South BohemiaSouth Bohemia, a land of forests, rivers, beautiful natural lakes and artificial lakes created for fish farming, offers excellent opportunities for water sports and recreation |
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Cesky KrumlovCesky Krumlov, a small city in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, is famous for excellent architecture and art of the historic old town and Český Krumlov Castle. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site |
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HolasoviceAn excursion to the village of Holašovice shows to tourists the unique rural Baroque style in architecture of XIV century |
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KromerizKromeriz was founded in 1260 by Bruno von Schauenburg, bishop of Olomouc. The main sight of the city is a beautiful castle with well preserved rooms and furnishings, which are among the most valuable interiors of Medieval Europe |
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Kutna HoraKutná Hora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Among the most important buildings are the Gothic, five-naved St. Barbara's Church, Italian Court, formerly a royal residence and mint, built at the end of the 13th century |
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LedniceThanks to a favorable climate and iodine-bromine mineral water, Lednice resort helps to cure post-traumatic, post-burn and post-surgical states, neurological, gynecological diseases and many others |
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LitomyslLitomysl, a city of over a thousand years history, is famous for its ancient architectural monuments, as well as musical and theatrical performances |
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Mariánské LázněMariánské Lázně is a spa resort in Bohemia. Wonderful quiet garden-town with buildings in classicism and empire style, with graceful pavilions and colonnades |
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OlomoucThey call the city of Olomouc - Hanácká Rome because of an abundance of architectural monuments and pieces of art |
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TelcThey call Telc - "Moravian Venice" because of an abundance of water reservoirs and monuments of medieval architecture |
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TrebicTřebíč is a regional centre with a population of approximately 40,000. There are many sights. The Jewish Quarter and St Procopius' Basilica are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site |
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ValticeLiechtenstein princely family had spent almost 3 centuries for the creation of this vast estate in the Baroque style. As a result, an area of 250 sq. km. of the Valtice castle is home to several buildings, garden houses, romantic pavilions etc |
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Zelena HoraZelena Hora attracts tourists with the church of St. John of Nepomuckého (1719) - a pearl of Baroque style. The church symbolizes a magic number "5" - it has a form of a five-pointed star, five inputs and five altars |
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Villa TugendhatVilla Tugendhat is a masterpiece of German architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Built in 1930 in Brno for Fritz Tugendhat and his wife Greta, the villa soon became an icon of modern architecture - it is a paradigmatic example of functionalism |