Czech Republic, Country in Central Europe
Description
This landlocked nation sits in the heart of Central Europe, sharing borders with Germany, Poland, Austria, and Slovakia. The terrain ranges from flat plains to forested highlands, crossed by rivers like the Vltava and the Elbe.
History
This territory formed part of the Kingdom of Bohemia from the 9th century, rising to power under medieval rulers like Charles IV. After centuries under Habsburg rule, the first Czechoslovak Republic emerged in 1918, peacefully splitting into two separate nations in 1993.
Culture
Beer halls and cafés remain central to social life, with people gathering over drinks and conversation throughout the day. In many towns, public squares serve as meeting points where locals shop for fresh produce and handmade goods at weekly markets.
Practical
Major cities connect through regional trains and buses, while smaller towns may have service only a few times daily. Many attractions sit within walking distance in historic centers, which are often closed to car traffic.
Did you know?
Southern Bohemia holds hundreds of ponds originally built for fish farming, now resting quietly between forests and fields. Many date back to the 16th century and still supply local carp production for the Christmas season.
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Beyond Prague, the Czech Republic spreads across regions filled with natural wonders and historical structures. Rock formations like the Pravčická Archway and Hruboskalsko Rock City display the distinctive geology of the area, while cave systems such as Mladeč and Sloup-Šošůvka invite exploration....
Prague Astronomical Clock
76 km
Sedlec Ossuary
24.5 km
Prague Castle
77.3 km
Charles Bridge
76.6 km
National Theatre
76.2 km
Sněžka
114.1 km
Dancing House
75.8 km
Infant Jesus of Prague
77 km
Wasserhebewerk Passek
214.7 km
St. Vitus Cathedral
77.5 km
National Library of the Czech Republic
76.3 km
Lennon Wall
76.9 km
Houska Castle
97.5 km
St. Vitus Cathedral
77.5 km
Karlštejn Castle
85.4 km
Wenceslas Square
75.4 km
Králický Sněžník
119.7 km
Villa Tugendhat
110 km
Vyšehrad
75 km
Old Town Square
76 km
Great Strahov Stadium
77.7 km
Grandhotel Pupp
183.8 km
Říp Mountain
103.6 km
Lake Mácha
105.5 km
Orlík Reservoir
86.6 km
Ještěd
112.9 km
Lipno Reservoir
148.5 km
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