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Czech Republic tourist information with details about travel to and around the country. Where to stay and what to see is made easier with insider tips and hand-selected Czech Republic links, by dedicated editors and visitors to TravelNotes.org - The Online Guide to Travel.
The Czech Republic, a part of the former Republic of Czechoslovakia, was established on 1st January, 1993; when the Czechoslovak Federal Republic split into two independent states, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Countries neighbouring Czech Republic are: Germany, Poland, Slovakia and Austria.
The Czech Republic rests on elevated tablelands, known as the Bohemian Plateau, which stretch west to the border with Germany and east to Slovakia. The Bohemian Forest forms the Czech Republic's south-western border with Germany and Austria. Czech
Bus and Train Timetables: Weather in Czech RepublicView a graphical weather forecast for the week ahead in places around Czech Republic. Brno Weather, Ceske Budjevoice Weather, Cesky Tesin Weather, Cheb Weather, Ostrava Weather, Plzen Weather, Prague Weather, Tabor Weather, Usti nad Labem Weather. Prague (Praha) The capital of the Czech Republic is located in the central Bohemia region, on both banks of the Vltava River. The settlement of Prague dates from the 9th century, when it was the site of several Bohemian castles. The city started to grow in the 13th century with the establishment of German communities by King Wenceslas I of Bohemia. The German colonists developed the city rapidly, establishing the Altstadt in 1232. Trading prospered and the Neustadt was built to the south-east a century later. Prague is one of the most picturesque cities in Europe, and since the fall of Communism has become a popular tourist destination; especially among young backpackers, who know about a good deal quickly. Many bridges join the two parts of the city together, of which the most famous is the Karlsbrücke - Charles Bridge.
The main towns are on the east bank, the older part characterised by its crooked streets and architectural relics of Bohemian grandeur. The 14th-century Tyn Cathedral was a centre of the religious revolt of the Hussites. The 14th-century town hall, Staromčstská Radnice, is also in the Old Town. The New Town has many public buildings, museums, and banks. Lesser TownA gentle stroll across Charles bridge rewards your eyes with a number of Baroque palaces. Above this district and dominating the entire city is Hradcany Castle; formerly the home of the kings of Bohemia and the President of the Czech Republic's residence today. Next to the castle is the Gothic-style Cathedral of St Vitus, which contains the tombs of many Bohemian kings. Exploring Prague: Prague Guide: Prague
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Hostels: During World War II Prague was occupied by German forces, but escaped major damage. Soviet troops invaded Prague in August 1968, and the city was also was the site of extensive non-violent demonstrations that led to the downfall of Czechoslovakia's Communist regime in 1989. Accommodation in PragueHotels
in Prague: Sort Prague Hotels by: Hotel Price, Hotel Rating, Hotel Name. Prague Travel TipsWhen arriving at Prague airport don't bother haggling with the taxi
drivers. A fast and extremely cheap way into the city is the number 119 bus, which departs
outside the terminal and runs from 5am until 8pm. You'll need change to buy a ticket
(available from the machines next to the bus-stop) so buy something in the airport first. If you're heading to Bratislava from Prague you'll probably pass through Brno. Brno was founded in the 9th century and became a free city of the Holy Roman Empire in 1278. The Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul dates from the 15th century, the Rathaus from the 16th century, and the Landhaus was built a few hundred years later. Before World War I the city was the capital of the Austria-Hungarian crown land of Moravia. Accommodation in BrnoHotels
in Brno: Plzeń (Pilsen) Plzeń is famous for the brewing of Pilsner beer; a good enough reason to visit. If you're not interested in the brewery you might like to stop at the 13th-century Gothic church, and the 16th-century Renaissance town hall. City of Pilsen: Plzeń: Ceský TčšínThe Olza River separates the Czech city of Ceský Tčšín from the Polish city of Cieszyn. The town was divided between Czechoslovakia and Poland in 1920, and reunited under Polish rule in 1938. Germany annexed the towns during World War II, and Ceský Tčšín joined Czechoslovakia after the war. Ceske BudejoviceCeske Budejovice is the largest city in South Bohemia. Hradec KrálovéSituated on a hill between the Orlice and Elbe rivers, east of Prague, the old town has many medieval buildings around its 14th-century cathedral. LiberecLiberec, founded in the 14th century, was nicknamed the Bohemian Manchester because its principal industry was the manufacture of textiles. If you intend to venture north of Prague, there is a 16th-century church and a 17th-century castle here. OlomoucŘlomouc is the second most historical city in The Czech Republic and a gateway to the Jeseniky mountains. Ostrava, in eastern Czech Republic, was founded in the late 13th century by the bishop of Řlomouc as a protection against invaders from the north. Czech Tourism: Tourist Information: The official language of the Czech Republic is Czech, which is closely related to Slovak. Both Czech and Slovak use the Roman alphabet. Moravian, a transitional language between Czech and Slovak and comprising a group of dialects, is also spoken, along with German, Hungarian, and Romany. Most speakers of minority languages can speak Czech and the younger generation also speak English or German. Czech Republic Travel Guides More detailed travel destination information for: Books
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