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Country With Glorious Past: Czech Republic
Geography - the Czech Republic is situated in the central
Europe, sharing frontiers with Germany, Poland, Slovakia and Austria. The
country is divided into two provinces: Bohemia in the west and Moravia in the
east.
Only about one-quarter of the size of the British Isles, the czech republic is
hilly and picturesque, with historic castles, romantic valleys and lakes.
Among the most beautiful areas are the hilly landscapes, rocky mountains, and
the river valleys of the Vltava and Labe. Besides Prague, the czech republic
capital, tourists are drawn to the spa towns of Karlovy Vary and Marianske Lazne,
and to the very beautiful region of South Bohemia.
The Elbe flows through eastern Bohemia from the Krkonose / Giant mountains, one
of the most popular skiing regions. Eastern part, the rich agricultural area
of Moravia, offers a variety of wooded highlands, vineyards, folk art and
castles.
There are many historic towns (Olomouc, Kromeriz and Telc.) in Czech Republic.
Tourism in Czech Republic
Tourism in the Czech Republic really dates from the 1989 Velvet
Revolution and is largely focused around Prague, (near the middle of Bohemia).
It is well-known for its great museums, galleries, concerts and other
attractions. Many day trips are possible from Prague, including the ones to the
great western spa towns of Karlovy Vary and Mariánské Lázně, early
settlements like Kutná Hora and castles like Karlštejn. Moreover, the rest of
the country has much to offer to the independent traveler.
Also, the country possesses an immense number of tourism fascinating castles,
churches and other architectural gems. There are over 3000 castles, palaces and
other historic monuments throughout the Czech Republic. Equally characteristic
are the country's many
important churches from the Gothic to the Baroque periods. Spas have been an
important cultural phenomenon since the 19th century and, indeed, there are 176
spas in the country today.
Considering that most have only been founded since 1990, the Czech Republic has
three National Parks, 24 Protected Landscape Areas, 113 National Nature
Reserves, 453 Nature Reserves, 99 National Nature Monuments, and 850 Nature
Monuments. It has always been known for its musicians. There are an enormous
number of all types of concerts and festivals to choose from. The best of all,
the people in Czech, Czech Republic are extremely hospitable and earnest to make
one's visit as enjoyable as possible.
Prague, capitol of the Czech Republic
Picturesquely sited on the banks of the Vltava River, the city
has always played an important part in the history of Czech Republic and the
whole Europe.
Prague is noted for magnificent Gothic, Baroque, Romanesque, Belle Epoque/Art
Nouveau and Cubist architecture as well as its cultural scene of elegance.
Sightseeing: Prague, Czech Republic
Since the fall of the communism, city has rapidly regained its
café culture and has become once again very much the 'Paris of the East'. The
city's historical centre, never bombed in World War II, is a UNESCO World
Cultural Heritage site. It includes the Hradcany complex of the Prague Castle
with its famous palace rooms like the Vladislavsky sal (Vladislav Hall), which
was once used by Bohemian knights for jousting, the St.Vitus Cathedral and the
St George Basilica. Views over the Vltava River, spanned by many bridges
including the legendary medieval Karluv most (Charles Bridge), contribute to the
Prague reputation as a 'fairy tale city'. The Lesser Town (Mala Strana) beneath
the Castle is a quarter of winding, narrow streets with palaces from the 17th
and 18th centuries and small artisan houses. The Prague, Prague 'Old Town'
across the Charles Bridge includes important tourism sites like the Old Town
Hall with its astronomical clock and the Gothic Tyn Church behind the square.
The area around Wenceslas Square is the principal shopping area of the city.
Prague Attributes
The city has always played an important role in the history of the nation,
country and the whole of Europe. It has cherished the reputation of one of the
most beautiful cities in the
world.
Stony city - this attribute was given to Prague by merchant Ibrahim ibn Jakub, a
member of the delegation to the German emperor in the 10th century.
Golden Prague - this attribute may date back to the period of Charles IV, the
Czech King and German Emperor, when the towers of the Prague Castle were gilded.
The City of One Hundred Spires - this attribute was given to Prague by writer
Josef Hormayer at the beginning of the 19th century.
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