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On motor boats along the waters of the subterranean Punkva stream to the bottom of Macocha
The dripstone caves, hidden under the surface of the earth in one of the most famous karst regions in Central Europe, attract thousands of visitors every year. Whether you visit only one of them or all five, which are open to the public, after you return from under the ground, you will certainly long to move around freely in the fresh air. So where could you go?
The most mysterious place in the Czech Republic is Trosky Castle
What place is the most enigmatic, is woven with legends, and hides great mystery or the occult within? In a vote, readers selected several places that are sure to send shivers down your spine. Among them, for example, are the luminous passageway and phantoms of the Jihlava underground, the Býčí skála (“Bull Rock Cave”) for its connection with ritual sacrifices, and Houska Castle with its gateway to hell. Vampire lovers also are sure to be rewarded.
All the beautiful wonders of the Luhačovice spas
The unique elegance of the beautiful secession architecture of Dušan Jurkovič, which has been recommended for entry into the UNESCO list of heritage sites, and the seventeen mineral springs, the most prominent of which is Vincentka, and the picturesque natural scenery of the White Carpathian Mountains. Do you know what spa we are talking about?
Explore the locations where Jaroslav Hašek lived
Literature lovers know Lipnice nad Sázavou as the place where author J. Hašek lived the last years of his life and where he wrote his most famous works, The Fateful Adventures of the Good Soldier Švejk. Its house with exhibits is located directly beneath a rocky ridge, on which one of the largest Czech castles was constructed at the beginning of the 14th century.
The beauty of the gardens and chateaus of Kroměříž
The main attraction of Kroměříž, the town nicknamed the Athens of Hanacko, is its archiepiscopal chateau, which along with the chateau gardens and flower gardens are on the UNESCO list of worldwide cultural and natural heritage sites. For hundreds of zears, the chateau served as a residence for the bishops of Olomouc, and a series of important events occurred within its walls. There are also many other sites worth seeing in Kroměříž, such as the pontifical mint, featuring a collection of church issued coins and medals, the Baroque Church of St. John the Baptist with its interior in Rococo style and the house with a Renaissance entrance section on Velké náměstí square, which houses exhibits of the Kroměříž Museum and a monument to Max Švabinský.
Get a bird's eye view of Czech Switzerland
There are some locations that you can only get to by walking, such as the cliffs and observation points in Czech Switzerland. In order to get to some of them, you need to move along very narrow trails and steep stepping paths over ravines and gorges, while others can be reached by walking along comfortable paths. So let's climb up and explore the cliffs!
Hollywood in the heart of Europe? Discover for yourself the settings of famous films
Would you like to experience a unique moment? Imagine you are in a movie side by side with Hollywood stars. In the Czech Republic, you can visit places where the celebrated Bond movie Casino Royale and the Tom Cruise feature Mission: Impossible were shot. If you prefer to a good scare, take a walk through Prague following the footsteps of such horror movies as Hannibal Rising, The Omen and Blade II.
Pilsner Urquell - Tours for the public
Come and have a look for yourself how the best beer in the world - Pilsner Urquell - is brewed. The tour route leads through authentic locations where Pilsner Urquell beer has been manufactured since the very beginning.
The opera “Rusalka” will ring out at chateaux
Antonín Dvořák’s celebrated opera “Rusalka” will ring out at Czech chateaux. Audiences can expect a truly splendid cultural experience as they savour the tones of classical music in the romantic environs of historic buildings.
2010 – the year of Karel Hynek Mácha
The 200th anniversary of the birth of Karel Hynek Mácha (born on 16 November 1810) is being commemorated with several Czech cultural events. Here are just a few highlights.
