Olomouc is a beautiful historic Moravian city located along the Morava River, 80 km northeast of Brno. An important university site, boasting the second oldest university in the country, the city is famous for its large squares and its beautiful architecture. The historic center is very beautiful with the Column of the Holy Trinity (UNESCO […]
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Hradec Králové is a historic Bohemian city located east of Prague towards the Polish border and along the Elbe River. The city is made up of two interesting architectural sections, the old city (Staré Město) and the new city (Nové Město), the old city is characterized by medieval and Renaissance palaces while the new city […]
Important city in the Czech Republic located about 90 km southwest of Prague, along the road to Nuremberg. Home to the famous Pilsner beer, Plzen is the capital of West Bohemia and the country’s fourth largest city by population. The center of the city is the Republic Square (náměstí Republiky), overlooked by the Gothic church […]
Cesky Krumlov is a beautiful Bohemian town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992, whose foundation dates back to the early 14th century. Located along the Vltava River, on a meander of which the historic center rises, Cesky Krumlov was the seat of the Duchy of Krumlov. Among the attractions of this wonderful town is the […]
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Brno Christmas Market
Brno, located in Moravia, north of Vienna and Bratislava, in the south-central part of the Czech Republic, is the country’s second largest city. Founded in the Middle Ages as an important fortress, the city today has a beautiful historic center with interesting buildings such as the Spielberg Castle (Hrad Špilberk), the old town hall (Stará […]
The Christmas Market (Vánoční trhy) in Prague is usually formed by two main markets that take place in the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square, the other two smaller markets are located in Vinohrady (Vánoční trhy Náměstí Míru) and Republic Square (Náměstí Republiky). All four markets are within a short distance of each other. The […]
The town of Cesky Krumlov is located along the Vltava valley in southern Bohemia in a hilly area along the banks of the river. Due to the location of the town in the center of continental Europe, the climate of Cesky Krumlov is temperate continental. In the area of this city the seasons are four […]
Cesky Krumlov is a charming village in the Czech Republic, nestled in a bend of the Vltava river, not far from the Austrian border. The historic center of Cesky Krumlov, in 1992, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The first mention of Cesky Krumlov is made in a document from 1253 where the place […]
Because of its location at the center of continental Europe, Prague climate is continental and presents relatively warm and rainy summers, and long, harsh winters characterized by heavy snow that may fall from mid-November until the end of March. The average maximum temperatures in summer are above 20 ° C, while winter average maximum temperatures approaching 0 […]
The ancient city of Prague is concentrated in the five historic districts (Hradčany, Malá Strana, Staré Město, Nové Město and Vyšehrad), two of which, Hradčany and Malá Strana, are located on the left bank of the Vltava. The tourist attractions of Prague are mainly located in its historical center. The oldest settlement is the Prague […]
Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is a city with over one million inhabitants. The city is located in the center of the Bohemian plain, and is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and fascinating European cities. Rich in history, art, baroque and gothic architecture, with picturesque views. Prague is one of the most […]
HOW TO GET TO THE CZECH REPUBLIC: FLIGHTS AND AIRPORTS Flights to Czech Republic: An air flight is the most convenient and fastest way to get to the Czech Republic. The largest airport in the Czech Republic is Prague-Ruzyne, located about 10 km from Prague. Other international airports are those of Brno, Ostrava and Karlovy […]
CZECH REPUBLIC DOCUMENTS Travel Documents: To enter the Czech Republic, European citizens must present their passport or identity card valid for foreign travel. Children and minors must have their own passport / identity card. Citizens of other countries outside the European Union must have their passport. For some countries a visa is required for stays longer than […]
The climate of the Czech Republic is continental with well-defined seasons. In winter, the Czech Republic is mainly subject to the influence of the anticyclonic air masses of the north-east, so that a cold and dry season occurs. From spring to autumn there are instead cyclonic events, coming from the west and south, and consequently […]
The Czech Republic has always been a crossroads between different European cultures. The beauty and variety of its natural landscapes and the richness of its artistic and cultural heritage make it a very interesting country for tourists. The city of Prague is without doubt the main of the attractions of the Czech Republic. Prague is […]