From Karlovy Vary's celebrity-filled spas to the snow slopes of the
Krkonoše Mountains and Plzeň's Pilsner Urquell beer,
there's plenty to entice you to the Czech Republic. Prague remains a
highlight with its cobbled historic centre and vast Prague Castle. But
don't miss out on a visit to the beautiful, UNESCO-listed town of
Český Krumlov.
Background
After the foundation of Czechoslovakia in 1918 and years of Nazi then communist rule,
the Czech Republic finally emerged as a nation after the Velvet Divorce in 1993.
Prague lies nestled within mountainous national borders and is divided by
the Vltava River. The country's longest river, the Vltava snakes its
way northwards from the Bohemian Forest, eventually merging with the Elbe
River at fertile Mělník. Join Czechs in their love of the
great outdoors in the mountainous northern Krkonoše region. Or
explore Moravia in the east for the medieval city of Brno and most of the
nation's vineyards.
Urban
Start with Prague, the Czech Republic's Bohemian capital, where
cobbled streets lead to golden spires, majestic Prague Castle and ancient
Charles Bridge. The world's first golden beer was brewed here,
at Plzeň, and the brewery remains open for tours and tastings. Join the
celebrities in the spas of Karlovy Vary during the annual film festival in
July and don't miss the UNESCO-listed town of Český
Krumlov, cradled picturesquely within a loop of the Vltava River. Brno is
the country's second city, more industrial than Prague, but boasting a good
share of historic villas, theatres and museums.
Rural
It doesn't cost much to go cross-country and downhill skiing in the Czech
Republic. Choose from its mountainous border regions, such as the
Krkonoše Mountains in the north-east. Or go hiking and rafting
in the summer months when Czechs emerge from hibernation and throw their cottages
open to the fresh air. Explore and marvel at the sandstone cliffs and canyons of
Český ráj, literally the Bohemian Paradise, a popular
place for riding, biking, watersports and skiing.
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