Conveniently located just an hour east of Prague, Kutná Hora may just be the Czech Republic’s most unique attraction. Kutná Hora is most commonly referred to as the Bone Church or the Sedlec Ossuary, because unlike nearly all other Roman Catholic churches, it’s decorated from top to bottom with human bones. According to historians, it …
Though once known mostly as a party town frequented by stag dos and students, Prague has flourished into a vibrant tourist destination to cater to all types of traveler. The historic city is packed with museums, art galleries, and unique examples of architecture, and there are subcultures growing across the Czech capital, creating a diverse …
Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic as well as its largest city, and has often been regarded as one of the most stunning metropolises in the world. Among the largest cities in Europe, Prague has served as the Bohemian Capital for centuries. Blessed with unique medieval architecture, including striking church domes, magical bridges, …
The capital of the Czech Republic, Prague, is an incredible city to explore. A city popular with the European mini-breaker, travellers seldom explore more of this versatile and vibrant country. Within a day trip from Prague you can explore castles, charming historic cities and more. Being at the heart of Eastern Europe, Prague provides the …
Think of Olomouc as Moravia’s own version of Prague. It’s of the Czech Republic’s best places to visit for architecture, culture and religious heritage and there’s a historic preservation zone here that is surpassed only by the Czech capital for size and wealth of buildings. Olomouc goes all the way back to Roman times and …
It doesn’t take a connoisseur to know that the city of Pilsen is the spiritual home of beer. You can tell from the name that Pilsner lager was born here, and this the perfect place to quench your curiosity for the Czech Republic’s most famous export. The old town has long ties with this industry, …
Liberec, in the Northern Bohemian region not far from the borders with Poland and Germany, is a place that will nourish both body and mind. The city is on the fringe of the Jizera Mountains, with a bowl of soaring peaks and evergreen mountainsides all around. In winter Liberec is a prime snow sport destination …
Ostrava is the Czech Republic’s third city, known historically for heavy industry thanks to its large coal deposits. In Landek Park here the carbon even pushes up through the topsoil, and there’s evidence of human coal use going back 25,000 years. In modern times this turned the city into an industrial heartland, and it’s still …
In the 19th century the Bohemian spa resort Karlovy Vary was the place to be. The polymath Johann Wolfgang von Goethe once said it was one of only three cities in the world that he would like to live in. Karlovy Vary was the height of fashion, and the Old Town today is testament to …
Brno is the Czech Republic’s second city and has a hardworking reputation, although commerce is a just a small part of this quirky city’s story. Set where the Svitava and Svratka Rivers meet, Brno was capital of Moravia from the 1100s right up to the communist era. Naturally, a lot of heritage remains, and you …