| About Czech Republic |
Important facts about The Czech Republic:
The Czech Republic lies at the geographical heart of Europe and consists of three regions - Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia. The capital is Prague and the second largest city is Brno. The Czech Republic and its landscape are very diverse. The highest point is the peak of Sněžka (1602 m) in the highest Czech mountain range Krkonoše in North Bohemia. Visitors to the Czech Republic can enjoy beautiful, natural landscapes with caves, mountains, lakes, sandstone formations etc. As far as architecture is concerned, there are hundreds of castles, chateaux, palaces with valuable historical collections and several unique protected towns with a variety of architectural styles. Prague and many of the smaller towns in the Czech Republic have well-preserved centers and are noted in the UNESCO register as world cultural landmarks. Thanks to its location at the crossroads of various cultures, the Czech Republic has countless cultural and historical points of interest. The Czech Republic has much to offer to tourists from all around the world. There is something for everyone here. Recommended links:ESTEC Travel Agent - official partner of World Cup 2009 - click here to get more information about World Cup tickets and accommodation offers (there is special offer for WC spectators). Czech Tourism - official travel site of the Czech Republic - general and useful information (climate, time zone, electricity etc.) including plenty of information on what you can see here in the Czech Republic. Czech - the official website of the Czech Republic - lots of interesting information incl. what Czechs share with other nations (Australians, Americans, Japanese, Spaniards or Egyptians). Prague Information Service (PIS) - more information about Prague, embassies, transportation in Prague, where to eat & drink etc. |
