Czech Republic is a country of contrasts. There is also a Slavic originality, and medieval stiffness, and light modernity in it. Even the most discerning tourist will have something to see. Here you can go with your family to relax in nature or actively spend time in a ski resort, you can go with friends and explore all the sights, visit medieval castles and plunge into the life of the fashionable European capital, you can improve your health in one of the curative resorts.

Let's start from the capital of this amazing country. Top things you have to visit in Prague:

1.Pražský hrad - Prague Castle is the largest fortress in the Czech Republic, stretching along the top of a hill on the left bank of the Vltava River. It is a major historical, political and cultural center of the country, founded in the 9th century. Today in the fortress is the residence of the President of the Czech Republic.

 

 

2.Katedrála sv. Víta - One of the brightest symbols of the city is St. Vitus Cathedral. Its history dates back to 1344, today there is the residence of the Archbishop of Prague. In the Cathedral until 1836, Czech kings were crowned.

 

3.Staroměstské náměstí- Old Town Square is the heart of the Old Town. There is a monument to the national hero of the Czech Republic Janu Hus. Around the square there are historical buildings. Famous of them: the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, Tyn Church, Kinsky Palace and Town Hall with an astronomical clock - Prague Orla.

 

 

4. Václavské náměstí- Wenceslas Square is more like a wide boulevard. This is the heart of Prague. Wherever you go, you'll still be here. Once it was a horse market. And now there are shops and restaurants on the square, people are rushing about their business, life is boiling even at night. At the beginning of the square stands a horse monument to St. Wenceslas, under the "tail" appoint visits and meetings, tourists gather on excursions. On Wenceslas Square the social life is boiling, people come here for any reason and without any reason.

 

 

5. Josefov - The Jewish Quarter is located in the heart of the Old Town. The territory is not large, but it is rich in architectural monuments and history. This is a former Jewish ghetto.

 

 

6. Karlův most - Charles Bridge is a work of medieval architecture. The first stone at the base of the building was laid on July 9, 1357, by Charles IV himself. But the name "Charles" bridge was received only in 1870. This is not the first bridge across the Vltava, the previous ones were razed by flooding. Today Charles Bridge is a favorite place for guests of Prague. Walk along the bridge, admire its medieval bridge towers and sculptures (total of 30), make a wish and touch the statue of St. Yana Nepomuk, order a portrait of a free artist and listen to street musicians.

 

 

7.Vyšehrad - Vyšehrad is a fortress and one of the districts of Prague. Castle-fortress rises on a hill on the right bank of the Vltava. As far back as the 10th century, the Slavs founded an ancient settlement. In the XIV-XV centuries the basilica of saints Peter and Paul was erected. Vyšehrad has become an important defensive-strategic structure and residence of Czech kings. The museum presents archaeological finds that testify to the settlement of Vyšehrad in the 4th millennium BC. Near the basilica is a cemetery where famous people are buried. Take a walk in the parks of Vysehrad, here there is peace and tranquility. Admire the views of Prague from the fortress walls.

 

 

8.Tančící dům - The dancing house is one of the "fresh" attractions of Prague (1996), unique in its design and architecture building in the spirit of deconstruction. The house consists of two cylindrical towers: straight and curved, which symbolize the legendary Broadway dance duo Ginger Roberts and Fred Astaire. The construction of the object caused heated discussions between architects, critics and townspeople. However, the house became one of the famous sights of the capital. Recently, the owners changed, and it began to be called as before - the House of "Ginger and Freda."

 

9. Petřínská rozhledna - Petrshin Tower - stands on the hill Petrshin. It is an observation tower 60 m high. It looks like Eiffel. However, they differ: Petrshin Tower has an octagonal section at the base, and the Eiffel Tower is square; The Czech tower is higher than the French one, as it is on a hill. On the tower there are 2 viewing platforms, from which on a fine day the stunning view of Prague opens.

 

 

10. John Lennon wall+ Wax Museum+ The spinning head of Kafka- In the capital of the Czech Republic, on the Velkopzhevorskaya Square, which in turn is in the Lesser Town, there is a wall dedicated to John Lennon. The wall has an interesting location, because right in front of the wall is the French embassy. It is rumored that the inscriptions on the memorial wall began to appear right after the death of the famous John Lennon. It is also believed here that the real Lennon fan will find Lennon's autograph among the thousands of inscriptions. 

 

  In Prague, too, there is a museum of wax figures, which by its size is certainly inferior to the Madame Tussauds, but not in any way inferior to the naturalness of the figures and the skill of manufacture. Franz Kafka's monument is made in the form of a giant head made of stainless steel, 10 meters high and weighing 45 tons. It consists of 42 rotating in different directions of disks. Discs have the property to transform into a portrait of Franz Kafka for a few seconds.

 

 

 

11.Národní divadlo - The National Theater is the pride of the capital, a beautiful building with a star-blue dome, crowned by a golden crown, on the Vltava embankment. The theater for the Czechs is of particular importance. It is a symbol of the Czech revival. They built it on the donations of the people. It was supposed that only Czech performances will be staged in it, but today there are also works of world culture in the repertoire.

 

 Let's turn to the most famous cities of Czech Republic:

1.Karlovy Vary - It is impossible to imagine a trip to the Czech Republic without a visit to Karlovy Vary. The main attractions of this paradise town is the Jan Becher Museum. Becherovka is one of the most famous Karlovy Vary products. During the tour of the museum visitors get acquainted with the history, technology of production and storage of the drink. The stone lookout tower of Diana was built in the resort forest park at an altitude of 547 m.

 

 

The Goethe Tower in Karlovy Vary is an observation tower, from here one of the most picturesque views of the city and its surroundings opens. It is noteworthy that the Goethe Tower is the oldest and the very first survey building in Karlovy Vary, built as far back as 1889. The most famous source of Karlovy Vary - Geyser - is located in the colonnade of the same name. Just imagine: The geyser spews water from the depth of two kilometers, and its temperature is + 72 ... + 73 ° С.

 

 

2. Český Krumlov- In 175 km from Prague at the foot of the Šumava Mountains there is a small town called Český Krumlov. Whimsically enveloped by the blue ribbon of the Vltava, it resembles the scenery for the film about the era of brave knights and beautiful princesses. The main attractions of this wonderful city are Krumlov Castle (14-17 centuries.) The historical center is an object of world cultural heritage under the protection of UNESCO, the Church of Sts. Vita (founded in 1340), Catholic church and monastery of Minorites (XIV-XVII century), Town Hall (1580).

 

3. Brno - This city, located in the south of the Czech Republic is the center of historic Moravia. Brno is the second largest city in the Czech Republic. Locals believe that Brno does not lag behind the capital. The most famous sights of Brno are: the second largest catacomb of human bones, the Cathedral of St. Peter's and Paul's Castle, Pernštejn Castle, Vegetable Market Square, Freedom Square, Old Town Hall, Lednice Castle, Spilberk Castle, Moravian Gallery of Applied Art, as well as the historic city center: And of course the famous Brno Brasserie, where we will get acquainted with the methods and the newest technologies of beer making.

 

 

4. Kutná Hora - The richest of the Czech cities of the Middle Ages, silver was mined here and there was a royal mint, the famous Cathedral of St. Barbara in the style of" flaming Gothic "and a unique chapel, the Belfry, all of whose interiors are made of human skulls and bones; the second object of the inspection is a baroque castle in private possession with historical interiors, an art gallery, collections of furniture, weapons and hunting trophies."

 

 

5. Olomouc - The charming town of Olomouc rests comfortably in the east of the Czech Republic and is the center of Moravia, a historic region on the banks of the picturesque Morava River. Olomouc is not for nothing called a museum in the open air, because here, on an area of ​​only about a hundred square kilometers, is concentrated a great number of historical monuments and architectural structures that turn the city into a "little Prague", calm, quiet and at home friendly. We will visit the central Town Hall of the city, the Pillar of the Blessed Trinity, the Fountains of Olomouc, the Olomouc fortress, walk in the historic center of the city and in other significant places.