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| Czech Republic Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Olomouc Olomouc Claire Carrion In 1989, after the Velvet Revolution ended the communist regime that ruled former Czechoslovakia, millions of travellers from the west started coming in droves to what is now the Czech Republic (after CZ and SL split in the amicable 1993 Velvet Divorce), especially the Czech capital Prague. And with good reason. This Central European country really has a lot to boast about, and Prague is definitely one of the most beautiful cities in the whole world. The country's ancient tradition of brewing beer (Budweiser was originally a Czech beer, the original - Budvar - is still brewed in Ceské Budejovice, where you'll find the largest town square in Europe) makes your stay in the country an even more enjoyable one. But don't limit your stay to Prague! There are several beautifully preserved midieval cities, most notably Ceský Krumlov and Kutna Hora in Bohemia and Znojmo in south Moravia, near the Austrian border. Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad) is a famous spa town, where you can take curative mineral water treatments while mingling with the rich and famous, many from Russia. Brno, CZ's second-largest city is the capital of South Moravia, and the gateway to wineries, rolling hills, hiking trails galore, and caves. Even the less prosperous or industrial cities have plenty to offer - Liberec, Ceský Tešín, Ústí nad Labem, Ostrava, Olomouc, and many others, each have a unique charm. Beer lovers will also find delight at the "real" Pilsener brewery in Plzen, rock climbers will love Srbsko, etc. The Czech Republic is situated approximately in the geographical center of Europe and has an area of 78,866 square km. It is a landlocked country 326 km from the Baltic and 322 km from the Adriatic. It shares borders with Germany (810 km), Poland (762 km), Austria (466 km) and Slovakia (265 km). The highest point of elevation is the peak of Mt. Snezka (1,602 m above sea level) and the lowest point of elevation is near Hrensko where the River Labe leaves Czech territory (117 m above sea level). Suggested trip: Czech republic has many many beautiful historical cities and towns, mainly in the Southern Bohemia. Start early morning make a trip from Prague ride the D1 highway, exit at 90 (Humpolec) and stop in Pelhrimov, then go to Telc and further to Slavonice and Ceské Budejovice. There you stay for the evening and night. Next day go the the very near gorgeous Ceský krumlov. These places are sweet with beautiful historical centres, buildings, castles, gardens, squares and great easy atmosphere. __________Sights Edit This lqgyftm kwle vudrczq eoda mxth akvcien kpuycso Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: lmjyen szvqwrkyo [Add Sight] Charles' Bridge Edit This Charles Bridge has been a focal point for the city of Prague since it's first construction in 1464. type: Landmarks World66 rating: [rate it] Vysehrad Edit This This is the site of the original castle, prior to the current castle of Prague. The Cathedral is really the main part of what remains, along with some walls and gates. It's a nice place to visit in the day. type: Castles World66 rating: [rate it] _______Practical Information Edit This General information The health-care system in the Czech Republic is in transition. For Czechs and those with Czech health insurance, medical care is free. There are, however, a number of drawbacks - government funds for maintaining health-care facilities are low, and many physicians still earn less money than office workers - a holdover from the days of communism. Many doctors and nurses leave the profession after their required time of government service to seek higher paying jobs in the private sector. Nevertheless, the quality of health care in the Czech Republic is satisfactory in terms of world standards. A number of privately-funded clinics have opened which cater mostly to foreigners. Staff and physicians speak English and provide care based on Western-style models and charge Western-style fees. Private insurance may be accepted. There are also Western-trained doctors with private practices in Prague. The best way to find them is "word-of-mouth". They don't always accept insurance or credit cards. Long - term visits If your purpose of stay in the Czech Republic is Employment, Business or Studying, it is compulsory for you to obtain a health insurance through one of the Czech health insurance companies. In such cases, your health care will be provided under the same conditions as for Czech citizens and you will not be required to pay for medical care if you visit a Czech medical facility. This does not apply to most private clinics where you will be charged for the services. If you have children, be sure to bring their vaccination and allergy records with you because their school may require them. It is also a good idea to bring a 6 to 12 months' supply of any medication that you take regularly. Ask your physician to write down the generic names of your medications, which may be available in the Czech Republic under a different brand name. You may also want to bring copies of pertinent medical and dental records and prescriptions. Having an extra pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses is a good idea too. Short - term visits If your purpose of stay is tourism or business and you intend to stay just for a short period of time, you can arrange short - term health insurance through VZP. You can also travel to the Czech Republic with your own travel health insurance from your home country. Need a doctor In the case of a true emergency, you should call for an ambulance. Dial 155 for service throughout the Czech Republic. No card or coin is needed for this number from any pay phone. If you don't speak Czech it would be a good idea to have someone who does act as an interpreter. If you don't need an ambulance but need to get to the hospital, take a taxi to Na Homolce Hospital in Prague 5 or Nemocnice Motol in Prague 5. The foreigner's clinic there will be able to provide a physician who speaks English. If you don't have Czech health insurance, you will be charged for services. To buy even a simple aspirin, it is necessary to go to a pharmacy, or "lekarna". You can find pharmacies on most main streets in the center of Prague. There are few pharmacies that stay open 24 hours. The closest one to the center is the Pharmacy at Belgicka 37 (close to Namesti Miru). Medical emergencies Palackeho 5, Prague 1-New Town. Tel. 224 949 181 Sokolska 27, Prague 2. Tel. 29 81 16 Konevova 205, Prague 3. Tel. 68 486 85 Pacovska 31, Prague 4. Tel. 290 057 917 Kartouzska 6, Prague 5. Tel. 257 323 219 Pod Marjankou 12, Prague 6. Tel. 220 513 643 Dukelskych hrdinu 1, Prague 7. Tel. 233 370 391 Bulovka hospital, Prague 8. Tel. 282 842 222 Sokolovska 304, Prague 9. Tel. 266 310 372 Nad Olsinami 4, Prague 10. Tel. 278 125 09 Dental emergencies In Prague 1, tel. 224 946 981 (Mon.-Fri. 7-7, Sat.-Sun. 24 hours) In Prague 4, tel. 290 057 932 (Mon.-Fri. 7-7, Sat.-Sun. 24 hours) 24-hour pharmacies Palackeho 5, Prague 1-New Town. Tel. 2494 6982 Belgicka 37, Prague 2. Tel. 2251 3396 Soukalova 3355, Prague 4. Tel. 402 1638 Stefanikova 6, Prague 5. Tel. 5732 0918 Heydukova 10, Prague 8. Tel. 6631 0899 ___________Getting Around Edit This By Train Czech Railways ( http://www.cd.cz) offer a good, cheap, if sometimes slow service around the country. Trains range from what appear to be communist-era leftovers to to ultra-comfortable modern trains which put to shame a lot of what you'll travel on in western Europe. Those who are visiting and travelling around for a while may like to check out the "Sitove Jizdenky" network tickets - unlimited, virtually supplement-free train travel in the Czech Republic for 2 or 7 days or 1 month. http://www.cd.cz/static/eng/pricereduction4.htm is the link to follow for details in English, with prices linked from that page - a 1st class ticket for 7 days costs CZK 1 053, which works out at less than GBP 25 for the British readers, slightly over EUR 35 for those from the Euro-countries or just under USD 45 for our American friends. A bargain. If you're looking at a weekend ride, CD also offer a version of the German "Schönes-Wochenende-Ticket" called SONE+ at CZK 130 for local trains only and CZK 360 if you add in the express traisn as well. Oh, and if you're using a Schönes-Wochenende-Ticket, it's valid on some of the border lines in the Czech Republic, so you may not have to buy another ticket at all! More information on that from the German Railways website http://www.bahn.de. Finally, if you're going to buy one of the special tickets, British railway staffers' experiences suggest that it's helpful to print off the pricepage mentioned above and circle the ticket you want - it makes life easier on the Czech staff who often speak little English, and they do appreciate it! ___________Getting There Edit This Smart Wings Aircraft Smart Wings Aircraft Smart Wings Photo Gallery [Add Global transport mode] Budget airlines which fly to Czech Republic Edit This Smart Wings Aircraft Smart Wings Aircraft photo by: Smart Wings Photo Gallery Budget airline Smart Wings (http://www.smartwings.net) is based at Prague Ruzyne and runs a comprehensive network to other major European airports. They operate a modern fleet of Boeing 737-400, 737-500 and 737-800 aircraft, and were established in 2004. Many other budget carriers fly to and from Czech Republic. Use the Low Cost Airline Guide search engine (http://www.low-cost-airline-guide.com) to find out which budget airlines fly from other European cities. (The main Czech Republic airport is Prague Ruzyne (PRG), but some also fly to Brno (BRQ) which is about 3 more.. type: By Air World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.low-cost-airline-guide.com Travel to Czech Republic comfortably by train Edit This EC 172 Vindobona EC 172 Vindobona photo by: Tomáš Valenta Many EuroCity, InterCity and Express trains starting in various European destinations travel to (or through) the Czech Republic. It is a common way to travel in/out/through this country. They are operated by Czech Railways (CD), German Railways (DB), Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Polish Railways (PKP), Slovakian Railways (ŽSSK) and Hungarian Railways (MÁV). From Vienna to Prague: EC 72 "Smetana" 1:34 PM EC 74 "Alois Negrelli" 5:34 PM EC 70 "Johann Gregor Mendel" 7:34 PM From more.. type: By Rail World66 rating: [rate it] email: rob.havlovick@gmail.com __________Economy Edit This Economy—overview: The Czech Republic is one of the most stable and prosperous of the post-Communist states of Central and Eastern Europe. Growth in 2000-05 was supported by exports to the EU, primarily to Germany, and a strong recovery of foreign and domestic investment. Domestic demand is playing an ever more important role in underpinning growth as interest rates drop and the availability of credit cards and mortgages increases. The current account deficit has declined to around 3% of GDP as demand for Czech products in the European Union has increased. Inflation is under control. Recent accession to the EU gives further impetus and direction to structural reform. In early 2004 the government passed increases in the Value Added Tax (VAT) and tightened eligibility for social benefits with the intention to bring the public finance gap down to 4% of GDP by 2006, but more difficult pension and healthcare reforms will have to wait until after the next elections. Privatization of the state-owned telecommunications firm Cesky Telecom took place in 2005. Intensified restructuring among large enterprises, improvements in the financial sector, and effective use of available EU funds should strengthen output growth. GDP: purchasing power parity—$221.4 billion (2006 est.) GDP—real growth rate: 6.2% (2006 est.) GDP—per capita: purchasing power parity—$21 600 (2006 est.) GDP—composition by sector: agriculture: 2.8% industry: 37.8% services: 59.4% (2006 est.) Inflation rate—consumer price index: 2.7% (2006 est.) Labor force: total: 5.31 million (2006 est.) by occupation: agriculture: 4.1%, industry: 37.6%, services: 58.3% (2003) Unemployment rate: 8.4% (2006 est.) Budget: revenues: $57.88 billion expenditures: $62.53 billion; including capital expenditures of $NA (2006 est.) Industries: metallurgy, machinery and equipment, motor vehicles, glass, armaments Industrial production growth rate: 9.5% (2006 est.) Agriculture—products: grains potatoes sugar beets hops fruit; pigs cattle poultry; forest products Electricity - production: 79.14 billion kWh (2004) Electricity - consumption: 58.8 billion kWh (2004) Electricity - exports: 24.6 billion kWh (2004) Electricity - imports: 9.8 billion kWh (2004) Exports: total value: $89.34 billion f.o.b. (2006 est.) commodities: machinery and transport equipment 52%, chemicals 5%, raw materials and fuel 9% (2003) partners: Germany 33.5%, Slovakia 8.7%, Austria 5.5%, Poland 5.5%, France 5.3%, UK 4.6%, Italy 4.3% (2005) Imports: total value: $87.7 billion f.o.b. (2006 est.) commodities: machinery and transport equipment 46%, raw materials and fuels 15%, chemicals 10% (2003) partners: Germany 30%, Russia 5.7%, Slovakia 5.4%, China 5.1%, Poland 5%, Italy 4.8%, France 4.5%, Netherlands 4% (2005) Debt—external: $50.2 billion (30 June 2006 est.) Economic aid: $NA Currency: 1 koruna (Kc) = 100 haleru Exchange rates: koruny (Kc) per US$1 - 22.3072 (2006), 23.957 (2005), 25.7 (2004), 28.209 (2003), 32.739 (2002) Fiscal year: calendar year ___________People Edit This Guards Prague Castle Guards Prague Castle Jonathan Harrison UK Population: 10 286 470 (July 1998 est.) Age structure: 0-14 years: 17% (male 907 744; female 864 202) 15-64 years: 69% (male 3 555 822; female 3 548 548) 65 years and over: 14% (male 541 031; female 869 123) (July 1998 est.) Population growth rate: -0.11% (1998 est.) Birth rate: 8.96 births/1 000 population (1998 est.) Death rate: 10.92 deaths/1 000 population (1998 est.) Net migration rate: 0.92 migrant(s)/1 000 population (1998 est.) Sex ratio: at birth: 1.05 male(s)/female under 15 years: 1.05 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 1 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 0.62 male(s)/female (1998 est.) Infant mortality rate: 6.79 deaths/1 000 live births (1998 est.) Life expectancy at birth: total population: 74.11 years male: 70.75 years female: 77.65 years (1998 est.) Total fertility rate: 1.17 children born/woman (1998 est.) Nationality: noun: Czech(s) adjective: Czech note: 300 000 Slovaks declared themselves Czech citizens in 1994 Ethnic groups: Czech 92.4% Slovak 2.8% Gypsy 2.7% Polish 0.5% German 0.4% Hungarian 0.2% other 1% Religions: atheist 39.8% Roman Catholic 39.2% Protestant 4.6% Orthodox 3% other 13.4% Languages: Czech oficially Slovak Literacy: definition: age NA and over can read and write total population: 99% (est.) male: NA% female: NA% _________Things to do Edit This Skiing in the Czech Republic [Add Activity] Skiing Edit This Skiing in Czech is nice for beginners (it is a middle-high mountain area) and very cheap. Two good places for skiing are Harachov and Rokytnice nad Jizerou. Another popular spot is the Krkonose (throat/nose) mountain range near Poland. type: Skiing World66 rating: [rate it] Clubbing Edit This There are excellent clubs in Prague . They are very cheap to get into and the drinks are even cheaper. type: Other World66 rating: [rate it] ::::::::::ojkovice Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see street in Bojkovice street in Bojkovice Rob Waaijenberg We currently have no information about Bojkovice. If you do know any general information about Bojkovice, please [Edit this article]. If you know any hotels in Bojkovice or restaurants in Bojkovice, please [Add]. :::::::Brno Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Brno_CR Brno_CR tom Brno is the second largest city in the Czech Republic and a very attractive place. The two hills of Petrov and Spilberg dominate the town. On top of Petrov you find the dome of Saint Peter and Paul, on top of Spilberg a series of baroque fortifications. In the centre of the city at the foot of the hills, renaissance houses and palaces as well as interesting churches abound. Highhlights include the house of lords of Lipe, the Ditrichstein palace, as well as the house of the Lords of Kunstat and the old gothic town hall, where the Brno Dragon hangs in the throughway. Brno is also an important cultural centre. It is the residence of the State philmaronic orchestra Brno, famous Janacek (string) quartet, the Moravian Land museum with dependent Memorial of Leos Janacek, Etnographic museum, Mendelianum (museum of Gregor Mendel) and Pavilion Anthropos (exhibition of prehistory of mankind). Other museums and galleries are Museum of City of Brno, Museum of technology, Museum of culture of Romanies (gypsies), Cabinet of veterinary medicine, Tiflopaedy Museum and Moravian gallery. There are ten theatres of various sizes and repertoire in Brno. __________Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This [Add Entertainment place] CLUBWASH::Brno Edit This The one and only laundry store located in Brno Downtown (Czech republic) with free internet access. type: Clubs and dancing World66 rating: [rate it] ClosingTime: 12:00-22:00 tel: 00420545212861 url: www.clubwash.cz accessibility: Tram 2, 4, 9 to stop Körnerova address: Stará 27 email: info@clubwash.cz :::::::::::Ceske budejovice Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see C.B. is the home of "real" Budweiser beer, a pint at the Budvar beer hall can't be missed. Don't forget to visit the casino at the main square, the lragest square in Europe. Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: personal knowledge - Richard Ehrenberg __________Sights Edit This Budweiser-Budvar Brewery The original Budweiser, from the town of Budweis (German spelling) of Ceske Budejovice It is possible to tour the Budvar ( Budweiser ) brewery and taste the original Budvar-Budweiser ( 12% proof ) in some of the local pubs. During the tour you will hear about the process for beer production which uses the excellent local water drawn from the artesian wells more than 300 m deep, you will see how the fresh mash and wort originate and how the full taste and smell of the beer develops with a characteristic for long-lasting foam using original Budvar yeast . Besides the premium lager, Budvar produces three other kinds of lighter and alcohol-free beer with a speciality of extra strong beer namely Bud that is 16% proof . Budvar has about 250 trademarks registred in more than 80 countries . ::::::::::: Cesky krumlov Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Cesky Krumlov before the Storm Cesky Krumlov before the Storm www.krumlovguide.cz Cesky Krumlov is a picturesque medieval town located south of Prague. Sitting amidst the Vltava River, this quaint town boasts culture, history, and adventure. You can wander aimlessly through the cobblestone, traffic free streets and enjoy the colorful houses that line them. Several attractions that Cesky Krumlov has includes the dominant landmark that is second largest castle in the Czech Republic, which is open to the public and home to a bear that can be seen upon entering. The Egon Schiele Gallery provides those that enjoy art a chance to see this artist's work along with other local art. If you are in the mood for a more outdoors approach you can enjoy kayaking or tubing the Vltava River. This town is truly a jewel of the Czech Republic and provides a laid back atmosphere while offering numerous things to do. ::::::::Decín Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Decin Chateau Decin Chateau PepeDC The town of Decín is situated in Northern Bohemia, a beautiful region of hills, valleys and rivers. Bohemian Switzerland, which is said to be to be a marvelous island of virgin nature in the heart of Europe and was declared National Park on 1 January 2000, lies just few kilometers to the North. Numerous marked tourist trails that connect unique sights with the spots of natural value lure more and more visitors to this area, mostly people anxious to escape the city noise, people looking for quiet and rest. The Elbe River canyon, the biggest sandstone canyon in Europe , and the sandstone rocks in particular have their own large following. Sandstone, that dominates the area and creates hundred-meter high rocks, was due to its malleability often used in the baroque architecture. Decín was established in the second part of the 13th century below the "Castle Rock" where the rivers Labe and Ploucnice meet. The first record of the town dates from 1283. The establishment of Royal Town is illustrated by the Coat of Arms of 1384 which shows the twin Czech lions holding a large fish in their paws. Though not big, the population is of some 54 thousand inhabitants, it has many beautiful sights and rich history. The chateau of Decín lies in the very centre of the town, above the confluence of the Elbe ( Labe ) and Ploucnice rivers. It is one of the biggest and historically most important buildings of its kind in the Czech Republic . Thanks to the Thun-Hohenstein family, the chateau became a well knows cultural centre where people like Walter Scott or Fryderyk Chopin spent some time of their life (F. Chopin composed the “Decín” Waltz As-Dur here). The most famous native of Decín of present times is probably the best paid tompodel in the world Karolína Kurková. The reason you could loose your heart for Decín is not monumental architecture, but the wonderful connection of civilization and nature that you can feel all the time you are there. ::::::::Jihlava Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Kostel Sv. Jakuba Kostel Sv. Jakuba mp Located halfway between Prague and Brno Jihlava (pop 55000) is one of the nicest historic towns of the Czech Republic. Founded in the 13-th century by Wenceslas I, the town boomed as a result of the nearby silver mines. The old city center has some nice old houses going all the way back to the 14-th century. The city center is surrounded old city walls - over 3 km long, so it's a nice hike. Jihlava, or Iglau, used to be a predominantly German speaking enclave in a Czech speaking region. The composer Gustav Mahler grew up in Jihlava before moving to Vienna. One of the sights in Jihava is below ground, "the Catacombs", the old silver mining tunnels. The tunnels were also dug as an escape mechanism in case of siege so the nine kilometers of tunnelling network meanders right below the historical centre in several levels. The upper level is reinforced with concrete to prevent the city from falling into the ground. The easiest way to get to Jihlava is by bus from Prague, Florenc bus station where it is less than a two hour ride (unless you pick a local bus which would add another hour ride) or from Brno. The final destination would typically be to Jihlava, Trebic, or Znojmo, but there are a handful international busses passing by. It will take an hour and a half by car, and typically three hours by train (and you would need to take a bus or taxi to the centre, dishonest taxi drivers is mainly a Prague phenomena). Jihlava is the major city in the region known as the Bohemian-Moravian highlands. This is good trekking or biking country. The nearby village of Telc could be worth a visit. ::::::::::::Karlovy vary Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Spas and hotels Spas and hotels Richard Ehrenberg Karlovy Vary, or Carlsbad as it was formerly known, is an important Spa. The town boomed in the 19th century and many of the attractions date from that period. So even if you are not interested in thermal baths, the town is absolutely worth a visit. In the second half of the 19th century many metropolitan style buildings were erected - proud bathhouses and hotels, the Town Theatre, the savings bank, the post office, churches. There are lookout towers, pavilions, and gazebos built in spa woods in the town surroundings. Architectural nature of this historical period is most strongly influenced by a pair of architects, Fellner and Helmer. Contemporary architecture is represented by the building of Thermal Sanatorium and The Hot Spring Colonnade. Karlovy Vary is also home to an annual international film festival and is the origin of Becherovka, a locally-made liqueur with reported health benefits. :::::::::Lidice Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Lidice Children's Monument Lidice Children's Monument Stephen Searer Lidice was once a peaceful mining town located an hour or so from Prague. After the assasination of Nazi Reinherd Heydrich in 1942, the town was destroyed brick by brick. Not only was it destroyed, but it's citizens were either murdered, sent to concentration camps, or adopted for re-education. Today, there stands a monument dedicated to the memory of the town and its former inhabitants. There is no doubt that visitors will be moved by several the individual monuments and statues placed throughout the landscape of the former town. ::::::::::::Nachod Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Nachod is a beautiful town on the Czech-Polish border (literally - go shopping in the hypermarket and you're right next to the border patrol). Picturesque and situated in stunning countryside, walks in the surrounding area are a must (especially when covered in snow, as they were over the Christmas period). To eat, try the Town Hall Restaurant. A lunch for two came to the equivalent of £2 each, a meal for 5 (with two courses for most people and drinks) came to £15 all in. Good service, excellent food. Colin Clarke ------- Across border, in Poland, about 10km from Nachod there is a spa town Kudowa Zdroj with several mineral springs, colonnade & park. ------- Over Nachod there is an enthusiasts driven museum of Czech fortification from 1930’s – infantry blockhouse N-82 „Brezinka“. Nicely reconstructed. Open daily in summer. Entrance fee voluntary (in 2002). Access on foot only (“green” touristic route from Nachod). A historical comment: Till 1945 the border near Nachod wasn’t the Czech-Polish but Czech(oslovak)-German. In 1930’s it meant Hitler’s Germany border. As prevention of possible German attack, Czechoslovakia started project of border fortifications to lower German military predominance. Fortification consisted of formations of light bunkers, heavy defensive structures and light and heavy obstacles along the whole German, Austrian and Hungarian border. Czechoslovakia didn’t manage to complete the whole intended fortification althought about 226 heavy objects and about 10000 light objects were built up to year 1938. Czech fortifications never were used in combat because Germany seized Czech lands without military resistance after Czech key allies France and Great Britain refused to support Czechoslovakia against Germany (this is very simplified: see Munich Agreement and the „Second Republic“ (era 1938-1939) in historical publications). Larger fortification – Fortess Dobrosov from the same era is farther away from Nachod. Some reports say the opening hours are May-September, daily except Monday, 10-11 and 13-17. ----- There is a touristic information office near main square in Nachod (openning hours on workdays and on Saturday morning – 2002) //notice: this is not written in English. This is written in Czenglish. But you can translate it to English if you want :) . P.J. ::::::::::Olomouc Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Olomouc_CR Olomouc_CR nevim Olomouc (102 thousand inhabitants) is one of the most important cities in the Czech Republic. Due to its rich history, time-honoured university, culture and crafts traditions, but above all its central location in Moravia, Olomouc has always been an attractive location for tourists, merchants, and businesspeople. In according to its central location in the Czech Republic, motorway connections to Olomouc are excellent, and the completed motorway D11 and expressway R35 further strengthen and improve the importance of the city - the only Czech city outside of Prague on the intersection of two primary national and international motorways. From the economic perspective, Olomouc could be characterised as industrial, with a developing service industry. Thanks to its fine location, economic traditions and skilled workforce, the city has strong growth potential. The city of Olomouc, and the entire region as well, is open to all who would like to take advantage of the comparative assets of this spot in the centre of Europe.. ::::::Pardubice Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Old town Pardubice Old town Pardubice Peter Som Pardubice is a city of around 100 000 inhabitants. It is situated in lowland of Eastern Bohemia on the banks of the rivers Labe and Chrudimka. Many people think it is the town of industry. When they come there, they are surprised. Pardubice is mainly the town of sport, culture and history. History The first written records of Pardubice are from the late 13th century it was granted "town" status in 1340. In the late 15th century Pardubice was bought by Pernstejn family, who began an extensive program of construction. They rebuilt the castle into the early renaissance chateau, which became their residence. The largest expansion of the city began in 1845 because of the beginning of the railway traffic through Pardubice to Olomouc and Prague. It was also the start of great industrialization. Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: www.pardubice.cz ::::::::Pelhrimov Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see One of the three gates that lead to the town square of Pelhrimov. This one is called "Jihlavska brana" (The Jihlava Gate) as it aims towards the city of Jihlava One of the three gates that lead to the town square of Pelhrimov. This one is called "Jihlavska brana" (The Jihlava Gate) as it aims towards the city of Jihlava Pelhrimov is a small district capital (16 thousand people) with a nice town square and historical centre. With a fountain in the middle of the square and historical buildings around it is a beautiful place to stop when travelling from the highway (exit 90 - Humpolec) towards Ceské Budejovice. This place became famous because of its festival of world records, however this event is very dull and does not attract many tourists. The town centre itself is beautiful, very compact and the surrounding country is a great place to take a bike or just ride around during sunny summer days. Basicaly it is a two hour town, but worth stopping by. ! Beware the museum of world records as it is a tourist trap. Better visit the church tower from where you can see the town. Then stop for a coffee in a cafe Atelier where the locals meet. For good food around go to Motel Farma Porící (on the road from Humpolec to Pelhrimov - approx. 2kms before Pelhrimov) :::::::::::Plzen Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Overview from church belltower Overview from church belltower Richard Ehrenberg Plzen is a place of pilgrimage for every one who likes beer: this is were Lager was invented! In many languages the name for lager is derived from the German name of this city: Pilsen. Hardly surprising that one of the main attractions in town is the Pilsner Urquell (Prazdroj) Beer Brewery The city has been founded in 1295 by the king Vaclav II. The city centre is dominated by a slim tower of the Gothic St. Bartholomew Cathedral, which is with the height of 102,26 m (335 feet) the highest church spire in Bohemia. The main square, where this cathedral is situated is the second largest in Bohemia. Originally, it was a grazing area for livestock of the city inhabitants, and also the gallow stood there. Many other old mansions are to be found there and in the area around it. The town hall is richly decorated, built in the 16th Century. It is situated at the northern end of the square of the Republic and is absolutely worth a visit. Along the crooked Prazska street, you will find many more interesting Gothic and Renaissance buildings, most of which were modified in Baroque style. Outside the city centre lies the largest synagogue in Bohemia, dominating the city panorama. Just a two-minute walk from there is a theatre of J.K.Tyl, built at the end of the 19th Century. The green narrow park ring around the city centre is the area where the medieval city walls stood. Today, it's a place to relax at. The city is a living proof of rapid change. The city experienced a real industrial upsurge in the late 19th Century changing the medieval sleepy atmosphere to a fast industrial city. The steel industry, mining and brewery brought progress and made this city rich, soon the second largest in Bohemia. Outside the city, toward the southeast, is the ruin of the castle Radyne, built by the king Charles IV in the 14th Century. Situated high atop a hill, this can be seen from many kilometers around. ::::::::::::.Prostejov Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Prostejov - Ger. Prossnitz, city (1991 pop. 50,074), SE Czech Republic, in Moravia. A railway junction and trade center of the fertile Haná agricultural region, Prostejov has breweries, distilleries, and industries manufacturing farm machinery, paper, and textiles. A 16th-century castle dominates the city skyline; other landmarks include a 16th-century Renaissance town hall and a 14th-century church. :::::::Spindleruv Mlyn Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see internet cafe spindleruv mlyn internet cafe spindleruv mlyn Martin Jandura Špindleruv Mlýn is the most renowned adn most visited resort in the Krkonoše Mountains. Extraordinary climatic conditions and the suitable location provide all year round satisfaction for visitors seeking sports, tourism and aktive relaxation. Špindleruv Mlýn is also favoured as a destination for family holidays. Špindleruv Mlýn is located at an altitude of 710-850 m a.s.l. it is surrounded and protected by the Kozí Hrbety ridge, Pláne and the Medvedín peak. In the summer time is Špindleruv Mlýn an ideal place for tourist and cycling routes. The majority of them will lead you from the town to the mountais tops. Mountain ridge hikes to the source of the Labe (Elbe) river, journeys past mountain ridge chalets and to Snežka, the highest peak, can be taken in the unique landscape of the Krkonoše National Park.These popular cycling regions are also connected by a cyclobus service. Transport of bikes by chair-lift is free. The local ski resort, the only 6-star resort in the country, offers 25 km of well maintained downhill track with all levels of difficulty. One pass provides access to 5 chair-lifts and 11 ski-lifts. Artificial snow on slopes with all levels of difficulty guarantees high duality skiing for nearly 5 months a year. The range of summer and winter sports activities is really rich: a summer bobsled track, sledge slide, mini-golf, flypark, quad bikes, tenis, squash, tourist train, a ride on a horse carriage, aquapark, paragliding, rafting, massages, an in-line track, the Bud Fit (,,Be Fit“) running track and other. Visitors can use the bike hire services and the school of summer sports with experienced instructors. Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: http://www.world66.com/europe/czechrepublic/spindleruvmlyn ::::::::::::Znojmo Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Winter-street scene Winter-street scene Richard Ehrenberg Znojmo was founded in 1226. Has cca 40 000 inhabitants.No university but lot of medivial artefacts. Next to Znojmo is one of the three National park in Czech Republic.It is important vine region,good for cycling,walks and outdoor sports. :::::::::Ústí nad Labem Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Bridge over Labe river Bridge over Labe river Richard Ehrenberg Ústí nad Labem is located in north Bohemia, close to the German border, on the Labe (Elbe) river valley. The city is ringed by several interesting watchtowers and viewpoints. The single most interesting tourist attraction is probably the unusual single-tower, non-guyed cable-stayed bridge over the river. |
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