Cities of the Czech Republic: list, features, sights and interesting facts

2024 Author: Harold Hamphrey | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:06

The most beautiful city in the Czech Republic - Prague. Not even a month is enough to review all its miracles. Very often it turns out that tourists who were going to travel throughout the country for a week end up in the capital of the Czech Republic. Doesn't let go of this city. You fall in love with him at first sight, from the first breath, you dream of returning to him, as to an old friend. But after the tourist enjoys communication with Prague (perhaps only this will require several trips), he will become curious: what is there next, what else will surprise the country, which cities of the Czech Republic will amaze the jaded imagination?

And there is something to surprise. There are a large number of beautiful cities, as if descended from a children's book of fairy tales, throughout the country. And for one trip, even for several, you can’t see them all, but you want to visit each one. But from a long list of cities in the Czech Republic, you can still choose the most interesting routes.

Ceský Krumlov

Ceský Krumlov is one of the most beautiful and well-preserved historical towns in the Czech Republic and Europe. This place in the south of the country keeps a unique atmosphere,the center of the region has not changed much since the 16th century. The grand castle complex stands proudly above the meandering Vltava River, a labyrinth of cobbled streets and tiled roofs.

After Prague Castle, old Krumlov is considered the second largest castle in the country. One day may be enough to make a short tour, but if you stay longer, you are sure to discover a number of secret corners. Most of the three hundred Gothic and Renaissance houses in the winding streets of this city today serve as hotels, shops of traditional Czech crafts, galleries or jewelry stores. The town is full of cozy cellar pubs and restaurants serving traditional Czech cuisine.

Plzeň

The names of some cities in the Czech Republic in Russian sound funny. This is exactly the name of this city in the western part of the country, which is considered the fourth most populous in the Czech Republic. Plzeň has been known worldwide for Pilsen beer since 1295. It (together with the Belgian city of Mons) was selected as one of the 2015 European Cities of Culture. The close location (only 90 km) to the capital makes Pilsen a convenient tourist destination. This is especially true for beer lovers.

Here is the 13th century Gothic Cathedral of St. Bartholomew with the highest tower in the Czech Republic, the Renaissance Town Hall, the Great Moorish-Romanesque Synagogue (the second largest in Europe), 20 km of underground tunnels andcellars of the Plzeňského Prazdroje breweries, where you can learn the whole history of the production of local beer.

Olomouc

Next on the list of cities in the Czech Republic - Moravian Olomouc with its university atmosphere. More than 25,000 students study in the city at the same time. Olomouc is famous for having the largest student population in Central Europe.

The city is located on the Morava River in eastern Bohemia. There are many historical buildings and churches, large squares, fountains. On the largest square in Olomouc, you can see the Holy Trinity Column, which is the largest baroque statue in the Czech Republic. The column was built between 1716 and 1754. The Cathedral of St. Wenceslas, the palace of the Roman archbishop, the Gothic church of St. Maurice, the town hall of the 15th century - these are not all the sights of the city. And the stunning Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary on St. Kopech was honored with a visit by Pope John Paul II in 1995.

Marianske Lazne (Mariánské Lázně)

The city once bore the German name Marienbad. Compared to other wonderful cities in the Czech Republic, this is a very small resort town located not far from Karlovy Vary. This is a quiet haven that is not overcrowded with tourists. The city boasts an abundance of greenery and many houses that impress with elegant architecture. The magic of the charming resort is enhanced by the green hills surrounding the town. Most of the buildings were built during the golden period of the 19th century, when nobles, celebrities and Europeansovereigns came to Marianske Lazne and Karlovy Vary to relax, try out various spa treatments and improve their he alth near the healing springs.

The history of the city dates back only two centuries, but the village of Ušovice, located near the springs, has existed since 1273. The first mention of healing waters dates back to 1341. In 1868 Marienbad was declared a city. At that time Marianske Lazne was one of the leading resorts in Europe. Such great personalities as Goethe, Chopin, Thomas Edison, Wagner, Franz Joseph I, Russian Tsar Nicholas II and many others came here. At the time of the greatest glory and popularity of the resort, up to 20 thousand guests came to Marienbad a year.

Brno

Brno is considered one of the best cities in the Czech Republic and the second largest (370 thousand inhabitants). The location of the city (it is close to Prague, Vienna and Bratislava) and the fact that Brno is surrounded by beautiful landscapes with lush forests in South Moravia make it an important tourist attraction. Here you can see many attractions, including interesting buildings, museums, shops, theaters, clubs and the like. Brno is a city of art galleries, exhibition centers and festivals.

Among the most interesting sights of Brno are the Špilberk Castle, the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, the world-famous villa that has become the pinnacle of modernism and much more. It is worth mentioning two objects that attract tourists in particular: one of the most important monuments of Gothic architecture in Moravia- Basilica of the Assumption and the labyrinth under the old cabbage market. To learn about the region of Moravia with its wine cellars and traditions, it is worth starting with Brno. You won't be disappointed.

Třebon (Třeboň)

This is one of the very old cities in the Czech Republic. It is located in the south of the country. Its origin dates back to the middle of the 12th century. The city reached its peak of fame and prosperity in the second half of the 15th century under the ruler Peter IV of Rožmberk (1462–1523). Due to the characteristics of the surrounding countryside with a complex system of ponds, he developed a fishing industry in Trechebon, which gave the city a good profit. Since 1611, the Habsburgs and Schwarzenbergs became the owners of the city, the castle and the surrounding lands. Today, the city owes its fame to tourism, agriculture and spa resorts. This charming city boasts ancient fortresses and many attractive sights. Among them are the main square and large carp ponds.

These are far from all the cities that the Czech Republic can surprise with. Znojmo, Karlovy Vary, Mladá Boleslav, Pruhonice, Kutná Hora, Pisek, Telč, Pardubice, Ostrava and others are amazing places worthy of admiration. Their architecture, monuments of the Middle Ages, surrounding nature, traditions, national cuisine will be remembered for a long time and leave a lot of pleasant memories.