Where Can I Travel In Czech Republic?

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The Czech Republic is a famous tourist destination which though small, is packed with massive attractions, natural and man-made. Czech Republic is a landlocked country bordered by Poland to the northeast, Germany to the west, Austria to the south and Slovakia to the east. From the country's largest city and capital Prague to the numerous national parks and other natural attractions, Czech Republic will leave you utterly thrilled. Getting to Czech Republic is facilitated by swift air transport. The Ruyze International Airport located 10 kilometres west of the capital Prague is the main entry point into the country. In Brno, Ostrava, Pardubice and Karlovy are other international airports. Rail transport is also a widely used means of getting into Czech Republic particularly from Western Europe via among others Berlin, Frankfurt, Venna and Zurich to Prague. It is also possible to get into this country by road as there is a coach service covering most of the European cities. Internal flights, water, rail and road are the means used to move around the country.

If you are a nature lover, the Czech Republic will make you feel ...
... right at home. It has among its natural attractions forests and mountains. Though some of these areas have been largely inhabited, there still are untouched authentic places with diverse wildlife including wolves, the lynx and the wildcat among others. The Sumava National Park in the southwest is one of the popular Czech Republic parks and it will treat you to scenic wildlife views of diverse flora and fauna. This country is home to 11 UNESCO World Heritage Sites that include the Cesky Krumlov, the picture-post card town and the Lednice -Valtice in its characteristic picturesque landscapes among others. You cannot mention Czech Republic and leave behind its world famous spa resorts. You will receive spa treatments or just sit back and enjoy the absolutely breathtaking surroundings.

In the capital Prague, there are numerous castles, museums and art galleries which are some of the major attractions. The same is the case in other cities and towns of the Czech Republic. Prague is also known for its electrifying jazz clubs and concerts. As you move around the country, there are tonnes of interesting activities to indulge in. You could cruise along the Vltava River downstream to the Prague zoo, go hiking in the Sumava Forest, go canoeing and fishing in the rivers and lakes or go skiing in the country's ski resorts. Besides sights seeing trips around the country, there is much more entertainment in Prague as well as other cities and towns. The nightlife is more than thrilling with theatre, ballet, opera, bars, casinos and lap dancing bars strewn all over. In Brno, Czech Republic's second biggest city, the nightlife is equally bubbly, there are also spa resorts and you will be treated to classical concerts.

Czech cuisine has large influences from Austria and Hungary, her neighbouring countries. Traditional delicacies include meat dishes. Svickova, beef tenderloin with sour cream sauce is the national dish. Czech Republic is known for her beer and wine from Moravia's vineyards. Your accommodation needs will be readily met by hotels all over the country. The hotels are graded from five-star down to one-star. Other lodging options include apartments, hostels and numerous campsites for those free-spirited enough. The Czech Republic has aptly met her large reputation as an ideal destination and your trip will be all worthwhile. Take home with you souvenirs such as glass pottery, wooden carvings and hand-embroidered cloth from stores around the country.