Czech Republic - attractions

When it comes to the Czech Republic , most of us come to mind ancient castles and cathedrals , cozy streets and red tiled roofs of houses, Prague , Brno and Karlovy Vary . At the same time, there are so many interesting places in the Czech Republic that, walking along the streets of its cities, you can not help admiring and falling in love with the atmosphere, and you want to come back here again and again.

The main attractions of the Czech Republic are, of course, in Prague, as well as in major cities:

What can you see in the Czech Republic?

Start an independent study of the strange corners of the Czech Republic, no doubt, stands with its treasury - Prague. In the capital are concentrated bridges and castles, cathedrals and squares, unique museums and statues. The review also includes natural and cultural and historical sights of other cities, which makes it easier to choose what to see in the Czech Republic, say, for a week of travel, in winter or in autumn:

  1. Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral . The biggest castle in Europe. Includes the administration of the President of the Czech Republic and the delightful St. Vitus Cathedral, executed in the Gothic style, which is often compared with the Parisian Notre-Dame. The cathedral was built 7 centuries, it is generously decorated with statues and stained-glass windows, and high ceilings and arches create an inexpressible sensation of airiness.
  2. Hluboká nad Vltavou Castle . A snow-white castle with an ancient history that survived dozens of its owners. It is located 150 km from Prague, in a cozy park with an abundance of greenery, surrounded by picturesque reservoirs. Tourists are allowed to go inside and take a stroll through the territory of Hluboki.
  3. Old Town of Prague and Prague Clock . It is here, in the heart of modern Prague, in one of the towers on the Town Hall are the famous Prague chimes. Unusual astronomical clock attracts the attention of crowds of tourists, fascinating with the representations of figures, taking place every hour. In the Old Town is very beautiful, many historical monuments and a special atmosphere of the Middle Ages.
  4. Charles Bridge . This cult place in Prague is an ancient bridge connecting the Old Town and the Malo-Country . Charles Bridge was built by the order of Charles IV, who laid the first stone in its basement. The bridge is decorated with 3 dozen sculptural compositions. In addition, he is associated with many legends and beliefs.
  5. Small Country. One of the most famous areas of Prague. It is here that most of the metropolitan palaces, including the Palace of Valdstein and the Ledebour Palace, as well as the Petrshin hill , Valdstejn garden and several cathedrals and monasteries.
  6. Kampa Island . The most beautiful islet of Prague (there are 8 of them in the Czech capital). A small bridge, thrown across the river Chertovka, will help you to get to the island of Kampa.
  7. Vyšehrad . The historical district of Prague with the eponymous castle, located on a picturesque hill, erected in the X century and covered with many legends.
  8. Wenceslas Square . It is the center of Nowe-Place in the Czech capital. Here are concentrated offices, cafes and restaurants, casinos, shops and bars. This is the most popular meeting place for the townspeople. At the end of the square is the National Museum, the largest in the Czech Republic.
  9. Old Town Square . It is located in the very center of Prague and is its business card. Here is the Church of St. Nicholas, Tyn Church with the oldest organ in it and the House of the stone bell.
  10. The Golden Lane. It is located in the Prague Castle and received its name because of the former masters of jewelry business who lived there before.
  11. Karlstejn . An ancient Gothic castle, located near Prague. He stands on a rock, but despite this fact, it's easy to get to Karlstejn. You can walk around the rooms of the castle both with an excursion and on your own.
  12. The Prague Zoo . One of the best in Europe. Its total area is 60 hectares, 50 of which are at the disposal of animals. In the Prague Zoo you will not see iron cages and aviaries. The living and living conditions of the inhabitants are as close as possible to the natural environment. The zoo has cafes and restaurants. You can travel around the area by tram or cable car.
  13. Dancing house . It is an office building in Prague, consisting of two towers of unusual shape. One of them expands upward and describes metaphorically the dancing man, and the second resembles a slender woman with an aspen waist and a billowing skirt.
  14. Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Brno . One of the most popular places in the Czech Republic. The cathedral was built in the XII century. Its towers reach 84 m in height, and two spiers seem to pierce the sky above the city of Brno. From the observation deck of the cathedral you can see beautiful panoramas of the surroundings.
  15. Krumlov Castle. The main attraction of the city is Cesky Krumlov. The castle stands in the center of the city, on a hill, and is surrounded by 5 beautiful courtyards, bridges, a park and historical buildings. From here you can enjoy stunning views of the city.
  16. The historical village of Holashovice . It consists of 22 identical houses, made in the Baroque style. Holasovice was built in the XIII century, and today it is an object of UNESCO's cultural heritage.
  17. Reserve Czech Paradise . A stone city surrounded by beautiful nature . The reserve includes hiking and cycling routes, along which you can reach castles, caves and a lake.
  18. Karlovy Vary. The largest and most famous balneological resort in Europe, located on the banks of the Tepla river. The healing mineral springs, the purest air, the atmosphere of harmony and pacification - that's what awaits you in Karlovy Vary.
  19. The Moravian Karst . The reserve territory of karst caves (the complex includes about 1100 caves). Only 5 are open to visit, including a 138 m deep abyss under the name of Macocha. Here are the underground river Punkva, lakes , canyons.
  20. Shumava National Park . The mountain range of the same name is located along the border by Germany and Austria. There are very beautiful forests in the reserve, but especially Lipno Lake .
  21. Cathedral of Saint Barbara . The ancient city of Kutna Hora offers a stroll through cozy streets and a cathedral with bright stained-glass windows, sharp spiers of towers and decorated columns.
  22. The Bone in the Sedlec . Very unusual place. At the beginning of the XIV century, the bones of the dead from the plague were dumped in a special tomb, and after 2 centuries they were taken out, bleached and used to build up the original pyramids and decorate the chapel.
  23. Konopiště Castle . It is surrounded by a magnificent English garden with many exotic plants and sculptures. In Konopisht there is a huge collection of hunting rifles - 4682 artifacts, as well as luxurious furniture, antique dishes.
  24. Church of St. John of Nepomuk on the Green Mountain. It is located in the middle of the cemetery and has the shape of a five-pointed star. This is a Baroque Gothic monument. Inside the church is snow-white, with it connected with several legends.
  25. Lednice - Valtice . A unique man-made landscape stretching along the castle of Lednice. Here you can look at the temples of Apollo and Three Graces.
  26. The Tel-Tel Museum . A small and very cozy town, in the center of it is a Renaissance castle with a collection of weapons, paintings and household items. Telch is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  27. Beer factory Kruszowice. One of the oldest breweries in the Czech Republic . Brew beer here began in the XVI century and continues to this day. At the Krusovice plant, old recipes and state-of-the-art equipment and technologies are used.
  28. City square in České Budějovice. One of the oldest in European territory. The city of České Budějovice itself is considered the "beer capital" of the Czech Republic.
  29. Sikhrov Castle . This is a former French residence. Today, the pristine atmosphere, antique furniture, a collection of paintings and royal chambers are preserved here. A beautiful park is located around the castle of Sikhrov.
  30. Fortress of Trosk. It is a dilapidated castle, from which, after wars, only the towers survived. They offer a wonderful view of the Czech Paradise Reserve and the highest mountain in the Czech Republic - Snezkou.

This is not the whole list of what is worth seeing at least once, going to the Czech Republic. The country is really beautiful at any time of the year, and hospitable and hospitable Czechs are always ready to tell you about all the sights of their homeland.