| Formerly part of the Austrian Empire in the 19th | | | | another popular city in Czech Republic, famous for its |
| century and Czechoslovakia in the 20th century, the | | | | pastel-colored buildings set amid rolling green hills and |
| Czech Republic is a country overflowing with beautiful | | | | especially for its hot springs. In fact, people, even |
| historic cities and rich Bohemian culture. So why not | | | | famous personalities, come from all over the world to |
| visit Czech Republic today? | | | | enjoy this picturesque wellness destination. Other spa |
| 1. Prague - The Golden City | | | | towns in the region include Marianske Lazne, with a |
| Prague is one of the top reasons to visit Czech | | | | hundred mineral springs, and Frantiskovy Lazne, home |
| Republic in itself. Aside from being its capital city, it is | | | | to the largest spa corporation in the country and the |
| also known as the Golden City and the City of a | | | | first peat pulp bath in the world. |
| Hundred Spires, and is numbered among the most | | | | |
| popular cities in Europe and the most romantic cities | | | | 4. Beer |
| in the world. Here, you will find remarkable works of | | | | Czech Republic has the highest consumption of beer |
| both medieval and Art Noveau architecture, like | | | | per capita in the world, which comes as no surprise |
| Prague Castle, the largest castle in the world, and the | | | | since there are many breweries and excellent types |
| uniquely structured Dancing House, along with | | | | of beer throughout the country. The most popular |
| impressive city squares like the Old Town Square | | | | breweries can be found in the Bohemian region, |
| with its Astronomical Clock. You can also simply take | | | | particularly the Pilsener in Plzen - the largest brewery |
| a stroll under the glow of gas street lamps in the | | | | in the country - and in the city of Ceske Budejovice, |
| historic quarter or ride a horse-drawn carriage down | | | | also known as Budweis, which was once the royal |
| its cobblestone streets. | | | | brewery of the Holy Roman Emperor and is now |
| 2. Medieval Architecture | | | | famous for its Budweiser Budvar. |
| Aside from Prague, you will find magnificent works of | | | | Other popular Czech beverages include Slivovitz or |
| medieval architecture in other cities, particularly those | | | | plum brandy and unique herbal alcoholic beverages like |
| that have been included in the list of World Heritage | | | | Fernet Stock, made with 14 herbs and the more |
| Sites. The city of Trebic, for example, is well known | | | | popular Becherovka, a special drink from Karlovy |
| for its Basilica of St. Procope, while the St. | | | | Vary flavored with over 30 secret herbs, which is |
| Wenceslaus Cathedral in Olomouc is a historic | | | | said to aid digestion. Make sure you try them out |
| landmark. Kutna Hora, Holsavice and Telc are equally | | | | when you visit Czech Republic. |
| picturesque with sprawling houses dating back to the | | | | 5. Puppetry |
| 13th century while Cesky Krumlov, Kromeriz and | | | | For a truly unique experience, watch a puppet show |
| Litomysl are well known for their enchanting castles. | | | | when you visit Czech Republic. There are various |
| The most popular castle in Czech Republic, though, is | | | | puppet theatres in the country, especially in Prague, |
| the Karlstejn Castle, with its Chapel of the Holy | | | | which also hosts the largest puppet festival, as well |
| Rood, where the crown jewels and relics of the | | | | as puppet museums, like those in Chrudim and Cesky |
| crucifixion were once housed. And don't forget to | | | | Krumlov, which give you insights into this dying art. |
| visit the romantic chateaux of Lednice, Hluboka nad | | | | You can even bring home your own well-made |
| Vltavou and Sychrov. | | | | puppet or marionette from one of the specialty |
| 3. Spa Towns | | | | shops in Prague and all over the country. |
| Karlovy Vary or Carlsbad in western Bohemia is | | | | |
