This is another of the interesting "Eastblock" countries that has opened its borders and welcomes visitors. In many of the old towns and villages you will find well preserved medieval athmosphere. The country has a very old and interesting history and many big and beautiful castles are left from the different periods.
The capital Prague offers the visitors many interesting buildings and areas. To stroll around in the Old Town with its medieval houses and the Town Square, with the unique astronomic clock, is like walking in ancient times. A visit at the old jewish graveyard reminds you about the cruel things the people had to face during the years. To walk over the Karlsbridge to Pragues magnificent castle Hrdacany is a pleasant experience. Not far away from the castle you find "The Golden Lane", with many small and old houses.
Not only Prague is worth a visit.
There are many small medieval towns in the country, that can be visited with great pleasure.
My favourite among them is Cesky Krumlov in southern Bohemia, located at the Vltava River.
The center of the town, with narrow and winding small street and lanes, is a nice example of medieval architecture and the Castle a masterpiesce. The castle is the second largest in the country. Here you can find "The Hall of Masks" decorated with baroque paintings. There is a beautiful view over the town and the Vltava-river from the castle.
Other interesting old towns are Prahatice, Karlovy Vary, Tabor, Kutna Hora and Melnik.
In the Czech Republic you can find several interesting national parks and fine areas for outdoor activities.
In Cesky Raj, The Czech Paradise, you will find unique sandstone formations.
In the Krkonose-mountains you can find good trekking possibilities. Here are well marked trails all over the area, and many spots are very scenic. Sometimes you trekk in Poland, as the borderline splits the mountainarea between the two countries. You can trekk into Poland and visit and old norwegian church that has been moved here! Snezka, with its 1600 mas is the highest mountain in the country is located here.
Trekking in Krokonose
The Tyn church.
Prague
The castle.
Cesky Krumlov
The church. Cesky Krumlov
Cesky Raj
Mariane Lanske
The old city Cheb
The confluence of Labe
and Vltava.
Melnik
Sneska
The main square.
Cesky Krumlov
