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CZECH REPUBLIC
  General information
Capital Prague
Currency Czech crown - CZK
Area 78,864 square km
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Preference Family and Kids, Couple, Group, Seniors, Single, Biker, Skier, Adventurer, Explorer, Outdoor traveler, Sportsman
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History, Practical info
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The Map of Czech Republic
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Weather, weather forecast and when to go to Czech republic
Visit the Czech Republic is possible throughout the year. As it is the inland country, the most suitable period for visiting this country is mainly spring and autumn. Summers are relatively hot. Czech Republic has created the conditions for active skiing throughout the winter.
Czech Republic has a typical continental climate with a wet spring, hot summer and cold winter. In winter is part of the territory covered by snow. The average annual temperature in Prague is 9.7 degree Celsius and annual rainfall 491 mm. The average January temperature in the mountains is around minus 7 degrees Celsius in the lowlands around 0 degrees Celsius. The average July temperatures of 7 degrees in the mountains and 20 degrees in Prague.
Top places of interest and picks, top attractions
Prague (Praha)
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Old Town
The Old Town Square
This is the most popular square in Prague thanks to its famous atmosphere.
Visitors can admire following attractions:
Sculpture of Jan Hus
Astronomical Clock with famous The Walk of the Apostles.
This showcase is available in every hour of the daylight. This attraction is recomended.
The Old Town Hall
Josefov alias Jewish quarter is really worth to see. The main impressive picks are:
Jewish Museum, The Old Jewish Cemetery, Ceremonial Hall, Old - New Synagogue,
Meisel Synagogue, Pinkas Synagogue, Spanish Synagogue and The Klausen Synagogue.
Charles Bridge is the most unique bridge in Prague. Charles Bridge was founded in 1357 by Charles IV, therefore the name of the bridge. Both ends of the 515 meters long bridge are fortified by towers. This bridge was decorated by thirty sculptures and sculptural groups of the saints.
New Town
Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí) is the main square in the New Town.
Lucerna Palace
National Theatre
National Museum
Lesser Town
Hradčany will enchant you.
Here you can admire The Archbishop’s Palace, Schwarzenberg Palace, and Sternberg Palace.
Prague Castle is the biggest ancient castle in the whole world. Lenght 570 meters, width 130 meters. The castle was put up in the 9th century. The Castle is also the place of the President of the Czech Republic. This attraction is recommended as must see sightseen. Don´t forget to visit also nearby:
The Saint Vitus Cathedral
The Monastery
Golden Lane - wonderful narrow street with a unique atmosphere.
St. George's Basilica
There are also other attrctions:
Petřín is a framework tower that is similar as Eiffel tower in Paris. Nice view of Prague.
Karlstejn (Karlštejn)
Karlstejn
Is a othic castle - a national cultural monument of 14 century, the favorite place of King Charles IV. Located 28 km from Prague. The castle is available every day except Monday.
Karlovy Vary
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Spa of 14 century with extraordinary atmosphere. Nice hotels and a promenade.
Adrspach Rocks, Teplice Rocks (Adršpašsko-Teplické skály)
Rocks near Trutnov. Visitors can look up to spectacular sandstone rocks.
Zlin (Zlín)
Castle from the late 15th and 16th century.
Footwear Museum (Bata)
Museum of Southeast Moravia
National Gallery
Pilsen (Plzeň)
Historical centre including:
St. Bartholomew Cathedral
Square of the Republic
City Hall
Jewish Monuments
Pilsen Brewery museum - the first brewery museum in the world, opened in 1959.
Western Museum - has an extensive collection of weapons.
Botanical garden
Olomouc
Town Hall
Clock
Caesar fountain
Castle walls
The Museum of Art
Regional Museum
Roznov pod Radhostem (Rožňov pod Radhoštěm)
Open-air museum. Wallachian Open-Air Museum was founded in 1925.
Kromeriz (Kroměříž)
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Undercastle garden (Podzámocká)
Flower garden (Květná zahrada) of 17 century in the French style
Town Hall
Museum of Kromeriz area
Archbishop Picture Gallery
Lednice
Lednice Castle, conservatory, English park with minarets, museum environment.
Marianske Lazne (Mariánske Lázně)
Spa of 19 century .
The most popular holiday resorts
In Czech Republic are popular spa resorts as Marianske Lazne and Karlovy Vary.
Trip plan
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