Travel Guide to the Czech Republic

There are two main regions to the Czech Republic, Bohemia to the west and Moravia to the east. Bohemia is a plateau area drained by the Rivers Elbe and Vitava while Moravia is a low lands area that is the source of the River Oder. 

While the main tourist destination is Prague there are a lot of other attractions in the country, such as; old towns, spas, and castles and chateaux  

What to see in the Czech Republic

Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic and has its own page Prague

Karlštejn Castle - Located about 30 km southwest of Prague above the village named Karlštejn, it is one of the most famous and most frequently visited castles in the Czech Republic. Built in the 14th century

Kutna Hora - Medieval town that was founded on silver mining, now a World Heritage Site. 

Terezín -  is the name of a former military fortress and garrison town, used as a camp by the Germans during World War II. 

Karlovy Vary - Pictuesque spa town in western Bohemia with hot springs - aka Carlsbad.

Ceske Budejovice - attractive medieval town that is the home of Budvar beer - which gave rise to Budweiser in the USA. Brewery tours can be organised. 

Other spa town are - Mariánské Lázne and Františkovy Lázne

Ceský Krumlov - A small city in south Bohemia with a large and imposing castle. The old part of the city and the castle date from the early 14th century. 

Telc - is a 13th century town in southern Moravia, with Renaissance and baroque town housees. It has now been fully resorted and is a World Heritage Site.