Czech Republic Tourist Attractions

Read through to know about some of the major Czech Republic tourist attractions, in order to derive the most out of your trip.

Previously known as Czechoslovakia, is now divided into two territories; one is Czech Republic and the other is Slovakia. Czech Republic being situated in the center of Europe makes an excellent destination for vacations. Since 1989 after the velvet revolution, the nation has rapidly developed its international tourism prospect and has evolved into a hot spot for international travelers.

The nation is popularly known for its City of Prague. But what is unknown to many international tourists is that, the country has lot more to offer than just Prague. In the following paragraphs you will learn about some important Czech Republic attractions, which may not be very popular yet are worth visiting.

European countries are known for being high priced. This is another major point where Czech Republic is unlike most other typical European countries like Italy, France, UK, Switzerland and many others. In fact, general prices are comparatively higher in Prague than in the rest of Czech Republic. Therefore, the country gives you the opportunity to experience and explore Europe closely just like other European nations minus spending too much

A list of the major attractions in Czech Republic

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• Prague: Talking about Czech Republic tourist attractions, the list has to begin with the golden city of Prague. One can say that right after the Velvet Revolution in the year 1989; the city of Prague underwent a drastic transformation and became a major tourist haunt overnight. Although, the region is a known and well liked tourist destination for people around the world, yet the city is more popular among young American tourists.
  
  The city is a perfect combination of history, tradition, culture, art and architecture. It has a lot to offer and it’s hard to get enough of the city. Prague attractions are too many to mention, however some of the main ones include:
  1. Charles Bridge
  2. Bethlehem Church
  3. Czech museum of music
  4. Church of Our Lady before Tyn
  5. Dancing house, etc
  
  
  If you want to explore the nightlife of Prague, then you will be amazed to see the range of options the city offers. There are numerous pubs, nightclubs and restaurants for your entertainment, step into one and add some extra flavor to your evening.
  
  
• Ceske Budejovice: A popular city of Czech Republic and is recorded the largest South Bohemian metropolis. The place is renowned for brewing beer ever since the 13th centaury. There was time back in the history, when the place was the Holy Roman Emperor's royal brewery. Although, times have changed now but beer brewing is still a key industry for the city and its residents. The city is also popular for its architecture and showcases some of the brilliant architectures of the 19th centaury.
  
  
• Cesky Krumlov: The place happens to be a very old city in the southern region of Bohemia, situated at the Vlatava River. The major attractions of the town include:
  1. Cesky Krumlov Regional Museum
  2. Minorite Monastery
  3. Zlata Koruna Monastery
  4. Krumlov Chateau
  5. Wax Museum
  6. Vyssi Brod Monastery
  7. Museum of Torture
  8. Marionette Museum
  9. Egon Schiele Centrum
  
  
  Ceský Krumlov Castle is the second biggest after the castle of Prague in Czech Republic. In the year 1992, the town has been listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO.
  
  

Natural sites and landscape in Czech Republic:

The nation is blessed with stunningly pretty landscape and natural monuments. So, if you are a nature lover then the region is sure to rouse your excitement.

• Giant Mountains: The lofty Giant Mountains are the highest range in the Czech Republic. Snežka, at 1602 m (5256 ft) is the highest peak of the mountain range and also the highest point in the Czech Republic. The range, which is a part of the Sudetes range, forms the border between the Czech Republic in the south and Poland in the north. The range renowned for its picturesque landscape is an important tourist attraction, and contains several popular resorts famous for skiing and winter sports such as Å pindlerův Mlýn and Harrachov.
  
  
• The Ore Mountains: The Ore mountain range is located on the border between Saxony and Bohemia in Germany, with Klínovec (1244 m, 4081 ft) being its highest point. The Sandstone Mountains of Elbe lie east of the Ore Mountains and is a popular destination for rock climbers. The Ore Mountains are so called because silver and tin were richly mined there throughout the middle ages. The discovery of great silver deposits in the New World (Mexico, Peru, Chile) reduced the importance of mining in the Ore Mountains and made way for an unique wood-carving industry. The region is now popular with tourists and is renowned for its ski-resorts. Jáchymov (Joachimsthal in German) is an old mining town which is reputed for the minting of the first silver Thaler (from Joachimsthaler) in 1518. The Thaler coins live on to the current day, most famously in the Anglicized derivation of its name – the Dollar!
  
  

Abovementioned are some of the many tourist destinations in Czech Republic, keep these in your must see list, which in turn will help you extract the most out of this versatile country.

Czech Republic is a historically rich country and its amazing heritage and culture is depicted in the architectures, museums, art and several other aspects of its towns and cities. Therefore, if you want to experience the richness of the nation then make sure to visit the major historical Czech Republic tourist attractions and make your trip a memorable one.