CZ - Czech Republic

Territories and tourist destinations.
The Czech Republic is divided into 14 administrative regions which can be grouped into 8 geographical regions:

      Central Bohemia – The central part of the Czech Republic which includes its capital Prague.
      Western Bohemia – The western region on the border with Germany is famous for Plzen beer and the many spa towns.
      Northern Bohemia – Breathtaking views dotted with castles and palaces.
      Eastern Bohemia – Region where the highest Czech mountain range, Krkonoše, is located, with some important historical sites.
      South Bohemia – Region rich in cities rich in history and very suggestive (among these recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO) scattered in a peaceful landscape with many ponds and streams. On the border with Germany is the largest national park in the Czech Republic.
      Bohemian-Moravian Highlands – Between Bohemia and Moravia, this small region is surprisingly rich in culture and history, with three UNESCO sites.
      Silesia and Northern Moravia – The northeastern region on the border with Poland. In the region there are large industrial cities of Ostrava, the historic city of Olomouc, a UNESCO heritage site, and some beautiful mountain areas.
      South Moravia – The southeastern region bordering Austria and Slovakia. It is an agricultural region with many vineyards and with the capital of Moravia, Brno.
Urban centers
Prague – Capital of the Czech Republic, Prague is a beautiful city that needs no introduction.
Brno – Capital of South Moravia, Brno boasts an interesting historic center and a famous work by the architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, “Villa Tugendhatat”, listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Karlovy Vary ((DE) Karlsbad) – Medieval city founded by Emperor Charles IV who hosts an international film festival every year.
Liberec – City of Art, Liberec boasts spectacular “Belle Époque” buildings.
Litomyšl – Bohemian village gathered around a square surrounded by Renaissance buildings and with a castle where a music festival takes place every two years.
Mutěnice – South Moravian village in the center of a wine-growing region and with an artisanal production of excellent wines.
Olomouc – Lively university city, Olomouc has a historical center that does not look bad compared to that of Prague.
Plzeň (Pilsen) – Located at the confluence of 4 rivers, Pilsen is another university city with notable monuments including a large synagogue, third in the world in size.
Telč – Located in southern Moravia, the village of Telč boasts a castle and a square surrounded by Renaissance buildings which in 1992 was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Terezín – Village dominated by a Hapsburg military fortress sadly known for having welcomed a particular concentration camp, conceived by the crazy mind of the Gestapo leaders.
České Budějovice – Located in southern Bohemia, České Budějovice boasts a remarkable architectural heritage with examples of medieval, Renaissance and Baroque art.
Český Krumlov – Medieval city included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Other destinations
Karlštejn Castle and Holy Grotto Monastery – One of the most visited castles in Europe just 30 km from the capital.
Karst caves of Moravia (Moravský kras) – Karst caves between Brno and Olomuc.
Holašovice – An example of a “South Bohemian Folk Baroque” village. The village is recognized as a World Heritage Site.
Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou – Small village dominated by a Baroque castle counted among the most significant examples of 18th century architecture.
Mariánské Lázně – A lovely spa not far from Karlovy Vary.
Giant Mountains (Krkonoše) – A mountainous area that is part of the Sudety Mountains on the border with Poland. There the Elbe river was born, which formed numerous waterfalls before finding the way to the plain.
Nové Město na Moravě – Winter sports center where a cross-country ski race is held annually.
Bohemian Paradise (Český Ráj) – A protected landscape area northeast of Prague.