Tourist places in the Czech Republic. Hruboskalsky rock city. Closer to nature

The Czech Republic is a country of beer and castles. This is what every tourist knows. And the Czech Republic is a country with many interesting sights, picturesque, simply fabulous nature, wonderful architecture, delicious cuisine, mineral springs and cultural life.

Having studied a little the requests of travelers that they write in different in social networks, I decided to make a small list of places worth visiting in the Czech Republic. As it turned out, most tourists do not know where to go in the Czech Republic, except for Prague. Of course, tourists have a lot of questions, but today, perhaps, I will write only about places in Czech Republic, a trip to which will contribute good rest and study of the country.

So, are you planning independent travel or you are studying tours to the Czech Republic from Moscow from companies, it will be useful for you to find out which cities and castles in the Czech Republic you can visit.

The beauty of Prague, her visit, perhaps, must be included in the program of your trip. Even if you plan to spend your entire vacation at mineral springs or at a ski resort, you should allocate at least one day to Prague.

In the Czech capital is a large number of attractions. And in 1993 5 central regions cities were included in the number of objects of the world cultural heritage UNESCO. A lot of information about Prague can be found on my blog. Cultural life the city is constantly seething and does not allow you to relax, almost all year round there are various events, and there are so many sights that it can take more than one day to study them in detail.

When visiting Prague, be sure to visit:

Prague Castle- the current residence of the President of the Czech Republic, and once - the kings. This is the largest presidential residence in the world. On the territory of Prague Castle is famous Cathedral St. Vitus, which I also advise you to look into, as this is an outstanding architectural heritage of Prague. Right on the territory of Prague Castle is Zlata Lane - famous for its miniature houses, in which gold miners, artisans, alchemists once lived, and from 1916 to 1917 Franz Kafka worked in house number 22.
The Charles Bridge- a medieval bridge across the Vltavka River, the most recognizable landmark of Prague. The first stone in the construction of the bridge was laid by King Charles IV. The date and time for the start of the construction of the bridge were specially calculated by the astronomer and astrologers - July 9, 1357 at 5 hours 31 minutes. If the numbers are written in such a series 135797531, then we will get a number series that can be read in any direction.
Old Town Square- an old square located in the historical center of the city. The square is surrounded by houses with facades made in various architectural styles. On the square are the town hall with the famous astronomical clock(Orloj), the Church of the Virgin Mary in front of Tyn, the monument to Jan Hus and the Church of St. Nicholas (Mikulas).
Wenceslas Square - central square city, one of the most famous and largest squares in the world. At the monument of St. Wenceslas, holidays, demonstrations and meetings are held.
Visegrad - ancient fortress erected in the 10th century. It is located in the district of the same name in Prague. There you will see the Gothic Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, the Rotunda of St. Martin, the Visegrad Cemetery - the burial place famous people Czech Republic. In addition to all this, the walls of Vysehrad offer a beautiful panoramic view of the city.
Petrin Hill- on this hill, located near the Prague Castle, is the Petřín Tower. The tower was built in 1891 after a visit to the World Exhibition in Paris by the Club of Czech Tourists. Impressed by eiffel tower they decided to create something similar for themselves. From the tower opens beautiful view to Prague.
Prague Zoo- one of the largest zoos in Europe. Walking through the zoo will take you all day, so be prepared to walk all day. The zoo has open and closed pavilions for animals, one of them recreates the atmosphere tropical jungle. And just the other day, a new enclosure for elephants was opened there.
Strahov Monastery- one of oldest monasteries order of Premonstratensian monks, founded in 1140.

Here, perhaps, a small part of the sights that you can see in Prague. The city has many theatres, museums and galleries. And numerous events are held here on the squares and streets of the city at any time of the year.

Spa town located in the west of the Czech Republic. The main attraction of the city are its thermal mineral springs. small town offers treatment and recreation in sanatoriums for patients with diseases of the stomach, intestines, metabolic disorders, liver and biliary tract.

Currently, 12 mineral springs come to the surface in Karlovy Vary. locals jokingly they call another 13th source - a strong liquor Becherovka, infused with herbs.
There are two funiculars on the territory of the city: "Lanovka Imperial" and "Lanovka Diana".
Karlovy Vary attracts many Russian tourists: quiet, quiet place a good choice for secluded relaxation.

Pilsen

The fourth largest city in the Czech Republic is known to everyone as the center of brewing. There is a brewery on the territory of the city of Pilsen Plzeňsky Prazdroj, on which the well-known Pilsner Urquell and Gambrinus beers are brewed. Also in the city is the Brewery Museum. All this can be visited with a guide.

In addition to brewing, Pilsen is interesting for its historical center.
Republic Square - the central square of the city and the most big square in Europe. The square is surrounded by buildings of historical value: the 16th-century Renaissance town hall, the puppet museum, the monster museum, ethnographical museum Pilsen region. The square is decorated with several original fountains and the Plague Pillar.
Cathedral Saint Bartholomew- located on Republic Square. The tower of the cathedral with a height of 102 meters is the most high tower in the Czech Republic. 301 steps lead to the observation deck of the tower.
In the cathedral there is a statue of the Madonna, which, according to legend, was made by a blind sculptor at the request of the Virgin Mary herself. After the sculptor made the statue, he received his sight.
The Great Synagogue is a synagogue that can accommodate more than 2,000 worshipers. It is the second largest in Europe, after Budapest, and the third largest in the world.
Pilsen historical underground- the dungeon passes directly under the historical center of the city, its length is 25 kilometers. These are catacombs, storage rooms that were used as shelters during wars or fires.

Kutna Hora

A city in central Bohemia, located just 60 km from Prague. The city was founded in the XIII century, was the center of the medieval silver mining industry. Thanks to silver mining, Kutná Hora was the second wealthiest city in the Czech kingdom.
Kutna Hora is famous for its monuments gothic architecture. One of the most famous monuments is the Cathedral of St. Barbara. This is the second largest and most important Gothic cathedral in the Czech Republic and is under the protection of UNESCO.

The city of the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic is located on the banks of the Vltava River. In 1992 historical Center cities are listed world heritage UNESCO. The city ranks 16th in the list of the most beautiful historical cities in the world.

The Krumlov Castle is located in the historical center of the city. The castle belongs to the Schwarzenberg family, a representative of this family is Karel Schwarzenberg, who recently participated in the presidential elections in the Czech Republic.
You can only go inside the castle with a guide.

The castle of Emperor Charles IV Karlštejn is located 28 km from Prague. The castle was founded in 1348 and served summer residence king, as well as a treasury of imperial regalia and holy relics. The castle is located on a 72-meter-high mountain near the Berounka River.

Every year, the Czechs hold a theatrical procession of King Charles IV, his wife Elisabeth of Pomerania and retinue from Prague to Karlstejn. This interesting event runs from Prague Castle in Prague to Karlštejn Castle. The event lasts for two days.
Karlštejn is one of the most popular tourist sites in the Czech Republic. The castle is the second most popular castle in the Czech Republic after Prague.

Deep-over-Vltava

Hluboka nad Vltavou Castle is located in the town of the same name, 140 km from Prague. The castle was built in pseudo gothic style. Appearance castle, architecture make it fabulous.
The castle was founded in the 13th century by the Czech nobleman from Budějovice. The castle is located on a rock 83 meters high above the Vltava River. The original name is Frauenberg Castle. During its existence, the castle was rebuilt many times, and during the first 400 years of its existence, the castle had 26 owners.
Around the castle is broken english park with a system of ponds and rare trees. The territory of the park covers 190 hectares.
In 1947, the Hluboka nad Vltavou castle was nationalized and is state museum. Today, weddings are often held in the castle.

Marianske Lazne

resort town in the west historical area Bohemia. This resort town with cold mineral springs with healing properties. Quiet and cozy city before the First World War was the most fashionable resort in Europe. Many have been here famous people, for example: Goethe, Ivan Goncharov, Nicholas II, Edward VII, Chopin, Wagner, Mark Twain, Gogol, Thomas Edison.
Marianske Lazne offers treatment for patients with diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract, respiratory tract, metabolic disorders, musculoskeletal system, gynecological diseases and after oncological operations. There are 40 springs in the city.

Spindleruv Mlyn

Main ski resort Czech Republic Spindleruv Mlyn consists of four districts, which used to be independent villages. The resort is surrounded by the Krkonoše mountains. The snow cover in these places lasts quite a long time, so the skiing season can last from November to April. For lovers of flat tracks, Spindleruv Mlyn will seem like a paradise, although there are tracks of varying difficulty in the resort.
The city hosts the stages of the European Cup in freestyle skiing. In the hotels of the city everything is done for the rest of tourists. Here you will find bars, swimming pools, restaurants, saunas, nightclubs and tennis courts. The road from Prague to Spindleruv Mlyn takes about 2.5 hours.

Luhacovice

Surrounded on all sides by mountains, the city of Luhacovice is located in the southeast of the Czech Republic. Luhacovice is a spa town that is on a par with such famous Czech spas as Karlovy Vary and Marianske Lazne. The resort is the 4th largest in the Czech Republic.
In Luhacovice there are 16 springs saturated with sodium bicarbonate and one sulfuric. The water temperature in these springs is 10-12 degrees. Indications for treatment in Luhočovice: metabolic disorders, diseases of the musculoskeletal system, diseases of the respiratory tract, diseases of the circulatory system and digestive tract.
The first sanatoriums in Luhacovice were built at the end of the 18th century. The number of resort guests is constantly growing.

There are many in the Czech Republic beautiful places, cities and castles worth visiting, I will try to write about each of them in more detail in my blog. Each place is worthy of special attention, and if you don’t know where to go, or if you want to know in advance what tours to the Czech Republic are offering you from Moscow, then stay tuned to my blog. I will try to tell as much as possible about certain places in the Czech Republic.

Infinite charm, beauty and rich story- this is how you can briefly describe the cities of the Czech Republic. This country has become a favorite destination for those who are in search of vivid impressions and want to see Europe in the traditional sense. Prague breaks all attendance records - the capital has concentrated all the brightest sights on its territory. But if you look better, there are still many original cities in the country worthy of close attention.

How to travel around the Czech Republic

One of the most profitable and fastest modes of transport in the Czech Republic is railway. Comfortable trains can take you from Prague to most major cities. Intercity buses are also popular among tourists.

If you arrived from Russia by car, then visiting the cities of the Czech Republic will not be difficult. And if you arrived by plane, you can rent a car. It is best to do this in advance, with the help of one of the international rental offices, such as www.avisrussia.ru.

As for the road network in the Czech Republic, it is in excellent condition. If you have enough time - use local roads rather than autobahns. This will allow you to view the country from the inside, visit many interesting places. small villages with cozy hotels and home breweries, beautiful corners nature - all this is inaccessible to those who travel on freeways.

So, what are the cities of the Czech Republic worth visiting in the first place ...

Cesky Krumlov

On the Vltava River, 175 kilometers from Prague, there is one of oldest cities Czech Republic - Cesky Krumlov. In history, it was noted as the residence of the most powerful (after the royal) noble family of the Rožmbergs. Cesky Krumlov seems to have become the epitome of a medieval novel and ignores modernity. Its pavements are covered with paving stones, and the houses are decorated with wooden shutters, ancient coats of arms and mysterious symbols reminiscent of the times of the alchemists.

Panorama of Cesky Krumlov.

Castle in Cesky Krumlov.

Český Krumlov is worth a visit if only for the sake of its castle. In size, it is second only to the Prague Castle and combines dozens of buildings of the XIV-XVII centuries into a single complex. Among the main attractions of Český Krumlov is also the Gothic church of St. Vitus. And tourists simply need to visit the museums of the city, relax on the Vltava embankment and buy beer from the famous local brewery Eggenberg.

It is better to get to Cesky Krumlov from Prague by car or by bus from the bus station. The city does not have an airport, and the train station is located 30 minutes from the center.

Teplice

The city of Teplice, located at the foot of the Krushne Gori mountains and 75 kilometers from Prague, will be of interest to several categories of tourists at once. First, those who wish to undergo treatment: this is a well-known balneological resort with mineral springs. Available here different kinds hydrotherapy and rehabilitation. Secondly, Teplice is full of sights. Its history dates back to ancient times, and as a resort town it became famous in the 11th century.

The greenhouse has a lot to be proud of. Worth a visit first. Botanical Garden, on the site of which greenhouses were built back in the 19th century. Each part of the garden is dedicated to exotic plants from different parts of the world and is stylized for each of them. Also noteworthy is the Church of the Exaltation of the Cross, Museum of Local Lore And historical quarters Teplice. And 8 kilometers from the city is the Castle of Spirits with interesting expositions dedicated to its history. There is no airport in Teplice, the nearest one is in Prague. From the capital, you can get to the city along the E55 highway (80 km) or by intercity bus.

Pilsen

The city of Pilsen is located at the confluence of four rivers at once and is administrative center historical region of West Bohemia. The city became famous for its dungeons with a length of more than 20 kilometers, and in history it is known as the center of the Hussite movement. Now Pilsen is more known as the center of brewing. And indeed: here you can visit the Brewery Museum, the brewery and buy a drink from any of the many street vending machines.

It is impossible not to note the sights of Pilsen. Tourists visit the impressive (albeit laconic) Gothic Cathedral of St. Bartholomew with interest. The 13th-century monument contains the most valuable medieval statue of the Virgin Mary and decorative elements that have hardly changed since the end of construction.

Among the most beautiful places in Plzeň are the Křižikovy Gardens with picturesque ponds and open areas. They often host street concerts. And the dungeon can be safely called the most mystical attraction. Underground labyrinths arose even at the time of the founding of Pilsen. During the tour there will be a chance to listen to interesting and sometimes exciting legends.

There is no airport in Pilsen, but it will not be difficult to get here from Prague. The cities are connected by rail and bus service. Already on the spot it will not be superfluous to visit tourist centers. They can get free detailed map and find out about upcoming events.

Brno

In the historical region of Moravia, at the confluence of Svratka and Svitava, Brno is located - a city in many respects unique and deserving of the love of the Czechs themselves. It was here that the legendary Přemyslid dynasty ruled from the 12th century, and under the Habsburgs the city became the capital of Moravia. Many Czechs consider Brno to be the true capital of the country. And the city is trying to match this, including in terms of culture.

Here are concentrated the best theaters Czech Republic and galleries, festivals are held. The city is filled with sights. Tourists show interest in St. Peter's Cathedral, Moravian Karst caves, Spielberg and Pernstein castles. Brno is also a paradise for food lovers. It could easily be called the gastronomic capital of the Czech Republic, because such strudel and fragrant meat dishes not found anywhere else.

There is an airport in Brno that receives flights from Russia, Italy, France, Great Britain. You can get from Prague (220 km) by bus or high-speed train.

View of Brno from the castle walls.

Olomouc

Enchanting Olomouc is in no way inferior to Prague and Brno in beauty. It is located in Moravia, on the banks of the Morava River. In the past, the city was known as the capital of Moravia (until the 12th century), and then experienced a strong influence of Austria - for this reason, even Czech here was superseded by German.

Olomouc is interesting for its ancient squares, decorated with Gothic town halls and palaces. The whole city looks like a huge museum that can be viewed for hours. Be sure to visit the Bouzov and Sternberk castles, the huge Gelfshtyn fortress and the majestic St. Wenceslas Cathedral. There are also unusual sights in Olomouc. For example, the Museum of Cheesecakes - an incredibly tasty treat that can be found in any Czech store.

Olomouc can be reached by train from Prague (3 hours) or from Brno (1.5 hours). The city is also connected by bus with many settlements Czech Republic.

On main square Olomouc.

To visit Prague means to make brief digression in Czech history. But to visit other cities of this country means to understand its soul. All of them will certainly surprise you with the beauty of the streets frozen in time, gastronomic traditions and architectural monuments, by which you can recognize the real Czech Republic.

The diverse and friendly Czech capital is visited by several million tourists every year. One of the most popular sights among the guests of Prague is Charles Bridge, the hallmark of the city. The fact is that wherever a tourist is going, sooner or later he will have to look at him or simply be right on this bridge. In addition to it, there are as many as 17 bridges across the Vlatva River in Prague, but it is Karlov that is considered the most romantic and beautiful. The charming Gothic towers and graceful statues make it so charming.

Vysehrad Castle - whole historic district modern Prague. Built in the 10th century, it was destroyed four centuries later to be rebuilt. Today it houses the main Art Gallery Czech capital.

However, Wenceslas and Old Town Squares in Prague are dominated by more peaceful cityscapes. People usually come here to stare at the statue of Prince Wenceslas, at the beautiful buildings and monuments of the Middle Ages, as well as at the famous Old Town chimes.

Other sights of the Czech Republic

Oddly enough, sometimes the titles of attractions are assigned to individual cities. For the Czech Republic, such cities are Karlovy Vary - a resort city famous for its hospitals built near numerous sources of healing thermal waters. But in addition to the glory of the city-sanatorium, Karlovy Vary is a recognized center of the Czech "gingerbread" style: all these colorful houses, picturesque parks and gardens, coupled with buildings of various architectural trends, will not leave guests resort town indifferent!

Among the castles of the Czech Republic, the most famous are Karlštejn, a modern symbol of Czech statehood, and the fabulously beautiful Hluboka nad Vlatva, which is erected on a rock 83 meters high.

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Take, for example, the town of Kutna Hora. Its name is little known, but visiting Kutna Hora, you will be impressed for a lifetime (although, famous monument in this city refers, rather, to death). We are talking about the Ossuary, a church created from four tens of thousands of human bones. Getting to the chilling sights is easy - Kutna Hora is an hour's drive from the Czech capital.

Previously, silver was mined in the town, thanks to the successful progress of this noble cause, Kutna Hora was actually the financial capital, the second most important city in the Czech Republic after Prague. surviving grandeur and architectural appearance cities allow the local authorities to hold an annual Medieval show here. It takes place in the summer, gathers tens of thousands of guests and includes jousting tournaments, competitions under open sky, street performances and other events typical of antiquity.

It is hard to imagine a trip to this country without seeing at least one castle. But in total in the Czech Republic there are more than one and a half thousand ...

Brno is famous for its Peter and Paul Cathedral. This is a cathedral, its construction in the Gothic style arose on the site of the original temple, and after that it was repeatedly rebuilt, which led to the transition to neo-Gothic. The cathedral is famous not only for its aesthetic perfection, but also for the fact that its clock strikes noon an hour earlier, at 11-00, in memory of the events of 1645, when, according to legend, the local bell ringer saved the city besieged by the Swedes with an “untimely” ringing. Also, in memory of the liberation from the Swedes, every year in August, the Brno authorities arrange a holiday, a historical reconstruction with all the attributes: staged battles and colorful performances.

It is hard to imagine a trip to this country without seeing at least one castle. But in the Czech Republic there are more than one and a half thousand of them ... This is Rožmberk over the Vltava, the foundation stretching into the Šumava mountains, and the Orlik castle, built on a small rock in the middle of the lake, and the fortress in the city of Tabor, and the Karlštejn castle on the mountain, which is on bank of the Berounka river and built especially for Charles IV, and an incomparable romantic castle Deep above the Vltava, and the castle of Zvikov, which is called the "king of the castles of the Czech Republic", and Cherven Lhot, in which more than 30 fairy tales and historical films were shot, and Sychrov - a carved romantic miracle of architecture, and a castle in the middle of the city of Ceske Budejovice, called Bohemian Florence .

The famous national park Czech paradise located almost on the border with Poland and Germany. Today Bohemian Paradise is a geopark protected by UNESCO. Humprecht Castle and the important strategic fortress Kost are masterpieces of architecture and architecture of these places.

The Czech Republic is as inconceivable without beer as it is without castles. The city of Pilsen is considered to be the beer capital here, which gave the name to the popular drink variety all over the world. Dreaming of the “beer” glory of Bavaria, the Pilsners managed to attract German brewers to their city, eventually achieving a result that could compete with the Germans. Therefore, Pilsen, founded in the 13th century, took the palm in the production of beer in the country in the 19th century. The Brewery Museum will tell travelers in detail about the history of this drink in these parts. Theory is best supported by practice - the Pilsensky Prazdroj brewery will help you with this (its cellars stretched as much as 10 kilometers!). Here you can taste the famous beer that the Czech Republic supplies to the whole world.

In addition to beer, the city also produces world-famous Skoda cars. And in Pilsen there is the widest square in the country - the Republic Square, whose length and width are 139 and 193 m, respectively. Pilsen is the city of the third largest (after Budapest and Jerusalem) synagogues in the world.

But not everyone prefers beer to other delicacies and delicious products. There is an opinion that those who do not like alcohol love sweets. The Czech Republic prepared a gift for them too - the wonderful town of Pardubice, famous for the production of gingerbread, unique in taste and appearance.

Gingerbread from this city is fully consistent with its name, originating from the word "spices". The composition of local sweets includes anise, coriander, mint, pepper, and much more.

From about the middle of the 19th century, the production of gingerbread in Pardubice took such a beautiful shape - confectioners began to compete in the manufacture of an endangered delicacy by all existing methods. The most exotic ingredients began to be added to the composition of the dough, the icing was cooked from the most delicious syrups, sweets were covered with an exquisite mixture of fragrant crumbs, creams, and powders. Over time, gingerbread from Pardubice became a real calling card cities, they took the form of houses, town halls, churches, gnomes, animals and birds. Recipes for dough, powders, powder, syrups, fillers are still a secret.

With decor and decorations in Pardubice, everything is in order. And this is expressed not only in gingerbread. The interest of the tourist will be aroused by the local Renaissance-style mansions with facades decorated with scenes from the Bible. The most famous of them in Pardubice is the building "U Jonash" (At Jonah). It is decorated with embossed whales swallowing the prophet Jonah, who, according to legend, spent three days inside the whale. The center of Pardubice is decorated with the Green Gate Tower and the Church of St. Bartholomew.

It seems that all the traveler's dreams come true in the Czech Republic: tasty food, famous beer, fascinating sights and medieval architecture, survived even the devastating European history. But, unfortunately, many tourists do not plan the route beyond the borders Prague, although the Czech Republic has a lot to offer amazing cities for travel. Where to go to take a break from the crowded capital and expand your horizons?

Although Cesky Krumlov is second only to Prague in terms of attendance, the number of tourists who come here pales in comparison to Prague's visitors. Meanwhile, the historical center is completely a property of world culture. This is easy to understand by looking at old streets and incredibly well-preserved medieval buildings. Český Krumlov is like a postcard: beautiful day or night, from the castle tower or from any other vantage point.

In the city, you can spend hours admiring the picturesque lanes, sitting on the embankment, visiting gothic buildings(in particular, the church) or spend time in interesting museums.

Karlovy Vary

If any city needs an introduction, it is definitely not Karlovy Vary. Familiar to the Russian aristocracy since ancient times, even today it is considered a place where you can heal the soul and body. Known for its mineral springs, surrounding slopes, varied walking routes, Karlovy Vary is completely capable of falling in love with the colorful architecture of the city center.

But, of course, the main reason to come to Karlovy Vary is the springs. Mostly their water is used for drinking, but local sanatoriums and complexes offer wellness baths, swimming in the pool and other therapeutic procedures.

By world standards, Brno is a young city. Many call it the younger sister of Prague, culturally not inferior to the capital. There are numerous museums in Brno, including the Moravian Gallery. It contains a wide collection of traditional art and exhibits from different eras. The main monuments are concentrated in the center of Brno: gothic cathedrals, town halls, renaissance and baroque buildings. If you have time, you can go to Slavkov, which is famous for the Battle of Austerlitz.

Pilsen

The name of the city is certainly associated with the famous beer - there are really a lot of decent restaurants where a variety of this drink is offered. But there are also many attractions.

First, it is worth seeing the Cathedral, on top of which there is Observation deck. This is the best point for observing the amazing panoramas of Pilsen. After that, you should definitely go to the city hall - a monument of the Renaissance. You can also look into the Brewery Museum, where they will not only show you around the exposition, but also organize a tour to the brewery. The Historical Dungeon originates here, penetrating the entire Old City.

One cannot but agree with those who call Telč the most beautiful Czech city. This once sleepy and miniature settlement at one time suffered from terrible fires. The efforts of the Italian craftsmen and architects that have been applied to the restoration of Telč are impressive. To be convinced of this, it is worth making a trip to the Telč Castle with elements of Italian decor, lakes, museum exposition and a greenhouse.