Tourism in the Czech Republic
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Sightseeing
The most popular city in the Czech Republic is the capital city of Prague with its castle, its old town and its waterfront along the Vltava river. Other famous old cities are Brno, Plzeň, Karlovy Vary and the cities of České Budějovice and Český Krumlov located in Southern Bohemia with their romantic medieval city centres. Other attractions include the magnificient gothic cathedral at Kutná Hora, the catacombs at Klatovy, or Sedlec ossuary.
Nightlife
Prague attracts large amounts of foreign, mostly British and German tourists, due to the exceptionally low costs associated with nightlife, especially beer. The availability of Absinthe, the leniency of law enforcement on drug use and prostitution, and the large number of bars and clubs, located close together and often open late, serve as additional incentive for tourists from Western Europe. Teenagers are increasingly attracted by the Stodolni street in Ostrava, where there are more than 60 pubs, clubs and bars in a single locality.
Hiking
The Czech countryside has much to offer, including the beautiful Český ráj (Czech Paradise), Český kras (Czech Karst) and Šumava regions. These are less accessible to foreign tourists, and one can discover the numerous natural landmarks and castles scattered throughout the country as a peaceful getaway from the busy streets of Prague.
Mountain resorts
In Northern Czech Republic there are resorts for skiing and hiking in Krkonoše mountains, which is part of the Sudeten mountain range. Krkonoše includes the tourist centre of Harrachov.
In Southern Bohemia are several resors in Šumava mountains, with many hiking and cross-country skiing possibilities.
Vineyards
Moravia is famous for its wine. Especially in Southern Moravia they grow great white wines.
Traffic
Prague has got an international airport. For taxis see taxidrivers in Prague. For travelling within the Czech Republic it is common to use CD's InterCity-trains or overland buses. Roads in the Republic are in good condition and include a highway network. There is good touristic infrastructure in every big city and most tourist resorts.
External links
- Czechtourism.com (http:/www.czechtourism.com/) - official site of CzechTourism agency
- The Czech Sights on the UNESCO List of World Cultural and Natural Heritage (http://comenius.gvm.cz/geograph/un.htm)
- http://www.discoverczech.com - vacation planner