The Czech Republic lies along major European road and rail lines and is a convenient hub for exploring neighbouring countries. Prague has excellent rail connections to Dres-den and Berlin as well as Krakow, Bratislava, Budapest and Vienna. Major four-lane highways link Prague to German cities, Bratislava and Budapest. Essential Food & Drink
Waters and wafers at the Czech Republic’s best-known spa town. Mariánské Lázně p233 Goethe, Chopin and even Mark Twain were drawn to the tranquility of this spa resort. ©Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd 201
When prices are given for both the Czech and Slovak Republics, they are listed as Czech crowns/euros (ie Kč/€). The listings in the sleeping sections of this book fall under three broad categories in each country: for Czech Republic, budget (under 1400Kč), midrange (1400Kč to 3500Kč) and top end (greater than 3500Kč); for Slovakia,
of Prague (Praha in Czech) as one of Europe’s premier tourist destinations shows no signs of slowing down. And while it’s no longer the travellers’ bargain it was, the Czech capital’s combination of a thrilling history and glorious architecture remains as compelling as ever.
T he Czech Republic’s easternmost prov-ince, Moravia is yin to Bohemia’s yang. If Bohemians love beer, Moravians love wine. If Bohemia is towns and cities, Moravia is rolling hills and pretty landscapes. Once you’ve seen the best of Bohemia, head east for a diff erent side of the Czech Republic. The capital, Brno, has the museums, but
The Czech Republic is a convenient hub for exploring neigh-bouring countries. Prague is well connected to Berlin, Dres-den, Nuremberg and Hamburg, and Plzeň is on the main train line from Nuremberg to Munich, via Prague. From Český Krumlov it’s a short distance to Linz or Salzburg in Austria, with connections to Vienna and to Budapest in
Located in the absolute centre of Europe, the Czech Republic is likely to pop up as at least a through-road in your travels. Try not to rush your visit though, and be sure to venture beyond the obvious attractions. Definitely spend time exploring the beauty, culture and energy of Prague,
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This bustling city’s former Jewish Quarter is unique in the Czech Re-public. Mikulov p253. A piece of Italy in southern Moravia, with great wine and architecture. Valtice-Lednice p. 257. A Unesco-protected heritage landscape amid lush, rolling hills. Znojmo p259. Pleasant border town with atmospheric alleyways and a magnificent
The Czech Republic is endowed with many fine castles, and two of the most glorious are tantalisingly close to Prague. Karlštejn’s dramatic hilltop location is matched by the splendour of the surrounding Beroun River valley, and at Konopiště, the lifestyle excesses of Archduke Franz Ferdinand are fascinating and compelling.