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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/Praga is a great town for walking, as the historic district is
compact, interesting and full of fun things to see and do. In
addition, Prague's history has been well preserved and town has become of
tourist favorite for a day or two stay.
Read our recommendations on Czech travel and for the best, most fascinating
places to visit in the Czech Republic.
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Names in Teal are regions of the country.
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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, which was
constructed between the 11th and 18th centuries, 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 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). Up the hill is the Prague Castle and its St. Vitus' Cathedral, a
complex which dominates the city's skyline. Many of these
attractions date from the 14th century when they were built by Charles
IV, Holy Roman Emperor.
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The Castle. (Prazsky Hrad) 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 Charles 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.
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Check the city's
official
tourism website for information on services and activities available
in Prague.
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Bohemia
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Ceské Budejovice
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Ceské Budejovice was a favorite of the Habsburg Emperors and is a pleasant
place to visit. The town is famous for its brewing industry dating
from the 14th century and has the legal right to market its beer in Europe
under the Budweiser name.
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Stop to see the city's remarkable architecture and have a brew (but not
if you are driving).
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See the town's
official website for more details on visiting.
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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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See the
official website for more details on visiting.
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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 famous for its remarkably
preserved, opulent private homes dating from Medieval times.
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See the town's
official website for details on visiting.
The official tourism website for the Czech Republic is
Czech Tourism. It provides additional details on ThereArePlaces
recommendations on the best places to visit, as well as information on other
attractions that did not make our list.
For country facts on the Czech Republic, as well as travel information
related to visas, driving rules, safety, medical conditions, visas and other
travel-related information, see this page on
Czech Republic Travel from the Bureau of Consular Affairs of the U.S. State
Department. Regardless of your home country, we think you will find the
information provided to be useful when planning a trip to the Czech Republic.
If you need information about another travel destination, try our
Destination Guide Index
or Googling ThereArePlaces.
Map of
the leading tourist destinations in the Czech Republic
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