Places to visit in the Czech Republic

The capital of the Czech Republic. The historical core of Prague was inscribed on the UNESCO´s World Heritage List, and you can visit here highlights such as the Prague Castle, the Lesser Town, the Charles Bridge, Old Town and the Jewish Quarter Josefov, the New Town, and Vysehrad National Culture Monument. These historical sights can´t be missing on any travelling list. Cafes, pubs, restaurants, museums, exhibitions, concerts, festivals , such as the Prague Spring Festival, Prague Proms or Dvořák´s Prague Festival etc., wellness, golf – all of this and more is what Prague, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, is offering.

Highlights of the region:

• The view of the Prague´s panorama during a boat ride on the Vltava River at night.
• A walk through the Jewish Quarter with a tour guide, who specializes on Jewish culture and Judaism.
• A unique exhibition of all 20 large size paintings – the Slav Epic painted by the worldwide known Czech painter Alfons Mucha.
• ​​A concert of classical music within the Prague Spring Festival.
• A glass of Czech beer in a typical beer house.

During a-half-day- trip you can visit any of the castles around Prague, which are within a-one-hour-bus ride from Prague – Karlštejn Castle, Konopiště Castle, Křivoklát Castle from the Middle Ages, and Chateau Dobříš – a fine example of Rococo architecture. You are going to appear in the past and get a view of the lifestyle in that time and that not only of the royal family and the merchants. It is going to be an extraordinary experience for you.

Terezín Memorial – originally a military fortress founded by Josef II. to honour of his mother Maria Theresia where the biggest prison governed by the Gestapo – Nazi Germany´s secret police on the Czech territory was situated during the Second World War. You are going to have a chance to really get to know the history of the Holocaust while you are visiting the Ghetto Muzeum and the Small Fortress.
Nižbor Glassworks – this 100 years old factory, located near Prague, will introduce you to the traditional production of glass crystal on the Czech territory.

Kutná Hora – from the perspective of the Czech history Kutná Hora is one of the most important city, while its historical centre was enlisted in the UNESCO´s World Heritage List. Take a look at the uniquely preserved urban structure from the Middle Ages or go for a walk into the Medieval silver mine with a lamp, helmet and a mining shirt. The silver was used for minting of famous coins – Prague Groschen in the past.

Highlights of the region:

• Take a look at the Cathedral of Assumption of Our Lady and Saint John the Baptist in Sedlec by Kutná Hora, which represents the unique Baroque-Gothic architecture, which can be found only in the Czech Republic.
• ​Visit nowadays worldwide known the bone church – the Cemetery Church of All Saints with the Ossuary.
• Go for an excursion to the Glassworks Rückl Crystal in Nižbor where you get to know the individual stages of hand-made crystal glass.

An ideal place to visit for a weekend stay or a two-day -trip from Prague. Or definitely a must stop while travelling to Vienna or Salzburg. Český Krumlov represents the most significant city from the touristic point of view and in 1992 this pearl of Renaissance was enlisted on the World Cultural Heritage List – UNESCO. You can enjoy walking through romantic streets with beautiful historical buildings. You will be stunned by the second largest castle complex in the Czech Republic with its history reaching up to the 13th century. Its architectonic level and cultural tradition is viewed as one of the most beautiful historical sites in Europe. Enjoy visiting museums, exhibitions, theatre performances, festivals and city celebrations. Take an advantage of the amazing gastronomical offer in local cafes, restaurants or traditional pubs.

Highlights of the region:

• Relive the 18th century atmosphere when visiting the magnificent Baroque theatre, which is one of the only two preserved Baroque theatres in the world.
• Take a ride on the raft on the Vltava River through the historical centre.
• Spend a Renaissance weekend during the Five-Petalled Rose Celebrations.
• A visit to one of the concert as a part of the International Music Festival, where many Czech and international interprets and orchestras star every year (in the past even such icon as Plácido Domingo performed here).
• ​A performance at the Open Air Theatre with revolving auditorium in the very centre of the castle garden.
• Try our local cheese and Czech wine.
• ​A visit of nearby historical sights such as Rožmberk Castle situated in the meander of the Vltava River, or the Cistercian Monastery in Vyšší Brod.

Take a walk at one of the biggest squares in Europe and try a glass of original Budweiser Beer during the tour in the brewery in České Budějovice. It is worth to stop in Holašovice – an authentic old Bohemian village with a complex of the unique Rural Baroque houses, which was enlisted to the UNESCO´s World Cultural Heritage List. On the way from Prague to Český Krumlov don’t miss a fairy tale Hluboká Castle (just 14 km from České Budějovice) and experience the atmosphere of the amazing and mystical rooms, which are furnished unlike other Czech castles. The brightly red castle Červená Lhota is definitely worth a visit as well as the Tábor – city full of small Medieval streets that was built as a model of a perfect city, where everyone was equal.

Highlights of the region:

• Excursion at the Budweiser Brewery with beer tasting at the end of the tour.
• A visit in the Hussite Museum with the exhibition related to Hussite movement and the person of John Hus, the reformer, who inspired important European reformers such as Martin Luther or John Calvin. Some texts in English are available and introductory movie includes English subtitles. After the visit in the museum, take a look in the catacombs.

The Sumava Mountains is one of the oldest mountains in Europe that lay in the southwest of the Czech Republic offering not only skiing, but also beautiful pedestrian or cycling tours, relaxing at places, where the nature is still keeping its natural character. Forests, fresh air, glacial lakes, mosses, and mountain meadows, Boubín Virgin Forest, that is older than the human race itself, all of this and more is waiting for you.

Highlights of the region:

• International Bagpipe Festival in Strakonice (2014,2016)
• Relaxation and sport resort at Lipno Lake, where the touristic season never ends and where there is always something to do.

Everyone knows Plzeňský Prazdroj – the Pilsner Urquell Beer. Go take a walk through the interesting exposition and try our national drink directly from the tank. People who love historical sights and Jewish history should not miss the Great Synagogue, the Republic Square and the St. Bartholomew´s Cathedral.
Another important city in Western Bohemia is Domažlice which the city of the Chodsko region. Here you will be attracted by the traditional Chodsko hand-painted ceramics and hand-made Chodsko cakes.

Highlights of the region:

• Excursion in the Pilsner Brewery, where both Pilsner Urquell and Gambrinus Beer was born.
• Have fun about learning principles of maths and physics in the Techmania Science Centre and the newly opened 3D planetarium in Pilsen – the only one in the Czech Republic.
• Step down to the historical underground in Pilsen.

Karlovy Vary Town – parade of spa elegance, impressive colonnades and exclusive spa houses. A splendid town was built on the hills surrounded by the stream Teplá offering a wide range of relaxing and wellness possibilities. The International Film Festival allows you to touch stars who are strolling on the red carpet here every July. The famous Czech liqueur surrounded by secret Becherovka made of herbs and spices will be introduced to you. Thanks to the unique spa architecture the town belongs to one of the most beautiful cities.
When you are visiting Karlovy Vary definitely take a trip to the nearby Bečov nad Teplou, where the surprise is waiting for you and that in the Bečov Castle, where the second greatest treasure after coronation jewels – the St. Maurus Reliquiary is on show.

Mariánské Lázně Spa Town – beautiful spa buildings, parks full of flowers and trees, where the spa guests take walks all day and drink the healing water from the local streams. This place will make you feel like you have just travelled 100 years into the past.

Františkovy Lázně Spa Town – last but not least, the beautiful spa city – the third from the Spa Triangle in West Bohemia – offers Neoclassicist colonnades, parks and places that are great for relaxation.

Highlights of the region:

• Moser Glassworks Tour which allows you to discover the mysterious world of glass hand manufacture with the possibility of shopping in the factory retail store.

The Krkonoše Mountains, the Jizerské Mountains, the Orlické Mountains, in Moravia the Jeseníky Mountains, and the Beskydy are mountain areas that are on the borders between the Czech Republic and Poland. In winter, they offer skiing and in summer various ways of relaxation, sport activities, wellness, etc.

All of these places are inscribed in the UNESCO´s World Cultural Heritage List.

The Pilgrimage Church of St. John of Nepomuk at Zelená Hora is the pearl of Santini´s architecture. Santini was the only Baroque architect using Gothic morphology and you can still find here an original Baroque building provided with 5 entrances, 5 chapels, 5 altars, 5 stars and 5 angels on the main altar with the virtuous game of lights and shadows with a certain mystical feeling. The church is easily reachable from the town Žďár nad Sázavou.

Třebíč – a town hiding one of the biggest preserved Jewish Quarter in all of Europe – inscribed on the UNESCO´s World Heritage List as the first Jewish memorial outside Israel. Explore amazing 120 houses, two synagogues and a Jewish cemetery in the Trebic Ghetto.

Fairy tale-like Telč town with one of the most beautiful squares lining with houses which represents a perfect example of Italian Renaissance to the North of the Alps, and which is recommended by many experienced travellers as a must see place.

Highlights of the region:

• A tour of the city with one of our professional tour guides
• A visit of Telc late July and early August when the Holiday in Telč offers many musical production and much more.

Litomyšl – the town where the Czech most renowned composer Bedřich Smetana was born. Nowadays you can find one of the most beautiful castles in East Bohemia enlisted on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List, which is inviting mainly because of the sgraffito decoration and the romantic gardens.

Olomouc – the city which hides a lot of secrets. When exploring the city you just simply cannot miss the biggest Baroque column in central Europe of the Holy Trinity enlisted as the UNESCO World Heritage Monument.

Highlights of the region:

• A tour in the city of Olomouc – which is considered as the hidden jewel of the Czech Republic that has all of the beauties of architecture as there are in Prague, which you can here enjoy without the crowded atmosphere.
• A concert within the Smetana´s Litomyšl International Opera Festival.
• Try local speciality – ripened soft cheese- so-called Olomouc tvarůžky. This cheese is unique for its distinct aroma and you either love it or hold your nose.

South Moravia is one of the places where you simply feel like paradise on earth. Blooming meadows, romantic ruins of the Medieval castles, crystal clear ponds, sun lit never ending orchards and vineyards. This eastern part of the Czech Republic still preserved its traditional folklore traditions. The wine lovers will surely enjoy wine tasting in one of many wine cellars. Do not miss the Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape – majestic chateaux surrounded by the largest landscape garden in the world and inscribed as the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. It is a place where the castles and for centuries built parks are filled with little romantic buildings, ponds and beautiful places. When spending some time in Brno – the central town of Southern Moravia – you do not want to miss the visit of Villa Tugendhat -the architectural jewel which is one of the four most important buildings of its kind in the world nowadays. It is the only examplar of modern architecture in the Czech Republic recorded on the UNESCO List of World Cultural Heritage.

Save some time for a trip to one of the most beautiful castles of this region – Buchlov.

Highlights of the region:

• A boat ride on the longest underground river Punkva through mysterious Punkva Caves in the biggest karst area in the Czech Republic – the Moravian Karst.
• Became a war observer during a reconstruction of the Battle of Austerlitz called as Battle of the Three Emperors – Napoleon, Alexander and Francis I. of Austria, which meant Napoleon’s greatest victory. Nowadays the place is named Slavkov. The reconstruction of the battle includes about 1000 soldiers in characteristic robes, 60 horses and 15 cannons.
• Enjoy folklore living tradition within celebration The Ride of the Kings, which is included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
• A nice evening in one of the wine cellars with a glass of Moravian vine.