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What to See in the Czech Republic
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The Czech Republic has 12 sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list:
Bohemia
Český Krumlov (1992)
This small medieval town in South Bohemia is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its stunning historic centre and hilltop castle. You can go rafting on the Vltava River in the surrounding area.
This small medieval town in South Bohemia is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its stunning historic centre and hilltop castle. You can go rafting on the Vltava River in the surrounding area.
Holasovice (1998)
This village in southern Bohemia still retains its Baroque architecture and late 18th-century buildings. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site for this reason.
This village in southern Bohemia still retains its Baroque architecture and late 18th-century buildings. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site for this reason.
Kutná Hora (1995)
A medieval city whose historic center is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. The town is also home to the Sedlec Ossuary.
A medieval city whose historic center is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. The town is also home to the Sedlec Ossuary.
Litomyšl Castle (1999)
In the eponymous town, this lovely Renaissance castle, along with its gardens, is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
In the eponymous town, this lovely Renaissance castle, along with its gardens, is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Historic Centre of Prague (1992)
This is the part of the city built between the 11th and 18th centuries. Remarkable for its architecture, the area is a UNESCO World Heritage site and has made the city famous.
This is the part of the city built between the 11th and 18th centuries. Remarkable for its architecture, the area is a UNESCO World Heritage site and has made the city famous.
St. John Nepomuk Church in Žďár nad Sázavou (1994)
In the town of the same name, this church is recognized as a pilgrimage site. The building is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In the town of the same name, this church is recognized as a pilgrimage site. The building is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Moravia-Silesia
Villa Tugendhat in Brno (2001)
This house, designed by architect Mies van der Rohe, is representative of the architectural movement in 1920s Europe, earning it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
This house, designed by architect Mies van der Rohe, is representative of the architectural movement in 1920s Europe, earning it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Gardens and Bishop’s Palace in Kroměříž (1998)
A small town known for its UNESCO-listed gardens and episcopal palace.
A small town known for its UNESCO-listed gardens and episcopal palace.
Lednice and Valtice Castles (1996)
These two villages on the Austrian border each house a vast palace surrounded by a park, forming a UNESCO-listed ensemble. Nearby, the town of Mikulov has a castle and a monastery.
These two villages on the Austrian border each house a vast palace surrounded by a park, forming a UNESCO-listed ensemble. Nearby, the town of Mikulov has a castle and a monastery.
Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc (2000)
Standing 35 m tall, this UNESCO-listed commemorative column is a remarkable example of the type of monument specific to Central Europe in the early 18th century.
Standing 35 m tall, this UNESCO-listed commemorative column is a remarkable example of the type of monument specific to Central Europe in the early 18th century.
Telč (1992)
One of the most beautiful towns in the Czech Republic with its historic centre listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
One of the most beautiful towns in the Czech Republic with its historic centre listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Jewish Quarter and St. Procopius Basilica in Třebíč (2003)
The city is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its Jewish Quarter and the Basilica of St. Procopius.
The city is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its Jewish Quarter and the Basilica of St. Procopius.
Bohemia
Český Krumlov
This small medieval town in South Bohemia is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its stunning historic centre and hilltop castle. You can go rafting on the Vltava River in the surrounding area.
This small medieval town in South Bohemia is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its stunning historic centre and hilltop castle. You can go rafting on the Vltava River in the surrounding area.
Hluboka nad Vltavou Castle
This is a charming royal castle in Neo-Gothic style, surrounded by English gardens.
This is a charming royal castle in Neo-Gothic style, surrounded by English gardens.
Jindřichův Hradec Castle
One of the largest castles in the Czech Republic, in the town of the same name.
One of the largest castles in the Czech Republic, in the town of the same name.
Konopiště Castle
Near the town of Benešov, not far from Prague, this former imperial residence is set in a large park by a lake.
Near the town of Benešov, not far from Prague, this former imperial residence is set in a large park by a lake.
Litomyšl Castle
In the eponymous town, this lovely Renaissance castle, along with its gardens, is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
In the eponymous town, this lovely Renaissance castle, along with its gardens, is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Strekov Castle
An old fortress perched in the municipality of Usti nad Labem, not far from the German border.
An old fortress perched in the municipality of Usti nad Labem, not far from the German border.
Zvikov Castle
This is a 13th-century castle built on a promontory in a picturesque setting between two rivers.
This is a 13th-century castle built on a promontory in a picturesque setting between two rivers.
Cheb
Also known as Eger, this is a historic town in the west of the country with beautiful Gothic architecture and an old castle.
Also known as Eger, this is a historic town in the west of the country with beautiful Gothic architecture and an old castle.
St. John Nepomuk Church in Žďár nad Sázavou
In the town of the same name, this church is recognized as a pilgrimage site. The building is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In the town of the same name, this church is recognized as a pilgrimage site. The building is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Holasovice
This village in southern Bohemia still retains its Baroque architecture and late 18th-century buildings. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site for this reason.
This village in southern Bohemia still retains its Baroque architecture and late 18th-century buildings. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site for this reason.
Karlovy Vary
It is one of the most famous "historic spa towns" in the country. The city boasts beautiful, colorful architecture.
It is one of the most famous "historic spa towns" in the country. The city boasts beautiful, colorful architecture.
Kutná Hora
A medieval city whose historic center is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. The town is also home to the Sedlec Ossuary.
A medieval city whose historic center is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. The town is also home to the Sedlec Ossuary.
Liberec
A large city in the north, close to the borders with Germany and Poland. The city boasts several attractive buildings and benefits from its location at the foot of the Jizera Mountains, popular for hiking and cross-country skiing.
A large city in the north, close to the borders with Germany and Poland. The city boasts several attractive buildings and benefits from its location at the foot of the Jizera Mountains, popular for hiking and cross-country skiing.
Litoměřice
This town in northern Bohemia is home to an old centre classified as a "historic monument".
This town in northern Bohemia is home to an old centre classified as a "historic monument".
Loket
A charming small town in the Karlovy Vary region with a historic centre dominated by a 13th-century castle.
A charming small town in the Karlovy Vary region with a historic centre dominated by a 13th-century castle.
Mariánské Lázně
Better known by its German name Marienbad, the town with its stunning architecture is the most famous of the country's "historic spa towns.".
Better known by its German name Marienbad, the town with its stunning architecture is the most famous of the country's "historic spa towns.".
Mount Klet
This small mountain is home to an observatory perched over 1,000 metres above sea level, offering a fine panorama of the surrounding area and opportunities for forest hikes.
This small mountain is home to an observatory perched over 1,000 metres above sea level, offering a fine panorama of the surrounding area and opportunities for forest hikes.
Pilsen
Famous for its beer, Pilsen (or Plzeň) also offers a historic centre featuring St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral and an extensive network of underground tunnels.
Famous for its beer, Pilsen (or Plzeň) also offers a historic centre featuring St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral and an extensive network of underground tunnels.
Prague
The Czech capital is one of Europe’s most visited cities. Its UNESCO-listed historic centre, monuments, and museums give it all its charm.
The Czech capital is one of Europe’s most visited cities. Its UNESCO-listed historic centre, monuments, and museums give it all its charm.
Spindleruv Mlyn
This is the main winter sports resort in Czechia. It’s also a great place for hiking.
This is the main winter sports resort in Czechia. It’s also a great place for hiking.
Terezín
A former fortress and garrison town, the site also houses the former Theresienstadt concentration camp, which can be visited.
A former fortress and garrison town, the site also houses the former Theresienstadt concentration camp, which can be visited.
Třeboň
A charming town on the Austrian border with an old centre and a castle, plus lakes and forests in its surroundings perfect for short hikes.
A charming town on the Austrian border with an old centre and a castle, plus lakes and forests in its surroundings perfect for short hikes.
Natural Heritage
Jizera Mountains
On the borders with Germany and Poland, this range of low mountains is popular for hiking and cross-country skiing.
On the borders with Germany and Poland, this range of low mountains is popular for hiking and cross-country skiing.
Giant Mountains
This is a mountainous region in the Sudetes massif (including Karkonosze National Park) shared between Poland and the Czech Republic. It offers beautiful landscapes and opportunities for skiing or hiking.
This is a mountainous region in the Sudetes massif (including Karkonosze National Park) shared between Poland and the Czech Republic. It offers beautiful landscapes and opportunities for skiing or hiking.
Bohemian Paradise
This mountainous region in the north is renowned for its rock formations, numerous castles in varying states of ruin (Trosky, Valdštejn, Kost...), as well as its opportunities for climbing, canoeing, hiking, and cross-country skiing.
This mountainous region in the north is renowned for its rock formations, numerous castles in varying states of ruin (Trosky, Valdštejn, Kost...), as well as its opportunities for climbing, canoeing, hiking, and cross-country skiing.
Bohemian Switzerland National Park
A beautiful mountainous area on the German border with stunning landscapes and great hiking trails. You can also explore the Ticha and Divoka gorges by boat.
A beautiful mountainous area on the German border with stunning landscapes and great hiking trails. You can also explore the Ticha and Divoka gorges by boat.
Šumava National Park
A charming park of low mountains, lakes, and forests perfect for hiking, located right on the German border.
A charming park of low mountains, lakes, and forests perfect for hiking, located right on the German border.
Adrspach-Teplice Rocks
These are curious rock formations surrounded by forests located on the border with Poland. The area is popular with climbers.
These are curious rock formations surrounded by forests located on the border with Poland. The area is popular with climbers.
Moravia-Silesia
Brno
The largest city in Moravia and the second in the country. It features an old centre and several monuments and buildings, including the UNESCO-listed Villa Tugendhat.
The largest city in Moravia and the second in the country. It features an old centre and several monuments and buildings, including the UNESCO-listed Villa Tugendhat.
Lednice and Valtice Castles
These two villages on the Austrian border each house a vast palace surrounded by a park, forming a UNESCO-listed ensemble. Nearby, the town of Mikulov has a castle and a monastery.
These two villages on the Austrian border each house a vast palace surrounded by a park, forming a UNESCO-listed ensemble. Nearby, the town of Mikulov has a castle and a monastery.
Vranov nad Dyjí Castle
It's a charming hilltop castle on the border with Austria, in the town of the same name.
It's a charming hilltop castle on the border with Austria, in the town of the same name.
Olomouc
This large city in the heart of Moravia offers numerous monuments in its old town, including the Holy Trinity Column, which earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list. It is one of the most interesting cities in the country.
This large city in the heart of Moravia offers numerous monuments in its old town, including the Holy Trinity Column, which earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list. It is one of the most interesting cities in the country.
Ostrava
Located in Silesia, it is the second-largest urban area in the Czech Republic. It is best known for its mining history.
Located in Silesia, it is the second-largest urban area in the Czech Republic. It is best known for its mining history.
Austerlitz
This municipality is where the Battle of Austerlitz took place in 1805. Several small monuments and sites commemorate the event.
This municipality is where the Battle of Austerlitz took place in 1805. Several small monuments and sites commemorate the event.
Telč
One of the most beautiful towns in the Czech Republic with its historic centre listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
One of the most beautiful towns in the Czech Republic with its historic centre listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Třebíč
The city is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its Jewish Quarter and the Basilica of St. Procopius.
The city is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its Jewish Quarter and the Basilica of St. Procopius.
Zlín
This town in the east of the country is known for its "functionalist architecture" (and the Bata shoes that originated here).
This town in the east of the country is known for its "functionalist architecture" (and the Bata shoes that originated here).
Natural Heritage
Bata Canal
Designed for tourism, this small canal can be explored on small boats as part of excursions or by cycling along its banks.
Designed for tourism, this small canal can be explored on small boats as part of excursions or by cycling along its banks.
Moravian Karst
A small region near Brno, popular with visitors for its caves, underground rivers, and gorges. Ideal for caving, hiking, and cycling.
A small region near Brno, popular with visitors for its caves, underground rivers, and gorges. Ideal for caving, hiking, and cycling.
Moravian Wine Trail
This is the southeastern region of Moravia, around the town of Mutenice. Renowned for its wines, you can explore various routes here, including by bike, to discover vineyards and cellars.
This is the southeastern region of Moravia, around the town of Mutenice. Renowned for its wines, you can explore various routes here, including by bike, to discover vineyards and cellars.
Must-see & highly recommended
Historic Centre of Prague
★★★★ This is the part of the city built between the 11th and 18th centuries. Remarkable for its architecture, the area is a UNESCO World…
Prague
★★★★ The Czech capital is one of Europe’s most visited cities. Its UNESCO-listed historic centre, monuments, and museums give it all its…
Recommended
Český Krumlov
★★★ This small medieval town in South Bohemia is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its stunning historic centre and hilltop castle. You can go…
Lednice and Valtice Castles
★★★ These two villages on the Austrian border each house a vast palace surrounded by a park, forming a UNESCO-listed ensemble. Nearby, the town…
Karlovy Vary
★★★ It is one of the most famous "historic spa towns" in the country. The city boasts beautiful, colorful architecture.
Mariánské Lázně
★★★ Better known by its German name Marienbad, the town with its stunning architecture is the most famous of the country's "historic spa towns."
Olomouc
★★★ This large city in the heart of Moravia offers numerous monuments in its old town, including the Holy Trinity Column, which earned it a…
Bohemian Paradise
★★★ This mountainous region in the north is renowned for its rock formations, numerous castles in varying states of ruin (Trosky…
Bohemian Switzerland National Park
★★★ A beautiful mountainous area on the German border with stunning landscapes and great hiking trails. You can also explore the Ticha and…
Telč
★★★ One of the most beautiful towns in the Czech Republic with its historic centre listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Worth a look / Other
Brno
★★ The largest city in Moravia and the second in the country. It features an old centre and several monuments and buildings, including the…
České Budějovice
★★ A city in southern Bohemia with an old town spread around a large central square.
Hluboka nad Vltavou Castle
★★ This is a charming royal castle in Neo-Gothic style, surrounded by English gardens.
Karlstejn Castle
★★ This 14th-century fortress is one of the most important in Bohemia.
Konopiště Castle
★★ Near the town of Benešov, not far from Prague, this former imperial residence is set in a large park by a lake.
Litomyšl Castle
★★ In the eponymous town, this lovely Renaissance castle, along with its gardens, is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Vranov nad Dyjí Castle
★★ It's a charming hilltop castle on the border with Austria, in the town of the same name.
Zvikov Castle
★★ This is a 13th-century castle built on a promontory in a picturesque setting between two rivers.
Cheb
★★ Also known as Eger, this is a historic town in the west of the country with beautiful Gothic architecture and an old castle.
Holasovice
★★ This village in southern Bohemia still retains its Baroque architecture and late 18th-century buildings. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site…
Moravian Karst
★★ A small region near Brno, popular with visitors for its caves, underground rivers, and gorges. Ideal for caving, hiking, and cycling.
Kroměříž
★★ A small town known for its UNESCO-listed gardens and episcopal palace.
Kutná Hora
★★ A medieval city whose historic center is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. The town is also home to the Sedlec Ossuary.
Loket
★★ A charming small town in the Karlovy Vary region with a historic centre dominated by a 13th-century castle.
Giant Mountains
★★ This is a mountainous region in the Sudetes massif (including Karkonosze National Park) shared between Poland and the Czech Republic. It…
Pelhřimov
★★ A town between Prague and Brno with old quarters and a castle.
Adrspach-Teplice Rocks
★★ These are curious rock formations surrounded by forests located on the border with Poland. The area is popular with climbers.
Tábor
★★ A small town in southern Bohemia with an old urban centre.
Terezín
★★ A former fortress and garrison town, the site also houses the former Theresienstadt concentration camp, which can be visited.
Třeboň
★★ A charming town on the Austrian border with an old centre and a castle, plus lakes and forests in its surroundings perfect for short hikes.
Bata Canal
★ Designed for tourism, this small canal can be explored on small boats as part of excursions or by cycling along its banks.
Orlík Castle
★ This is one of the many medieval structures in the Prague region.
Jindřichův Hradec Castle
★ One of the largest castles in the Czech Republic, in the town of the same name.
Strekov Castle
★ An old fortress perched in the municipality of Usti nad Labem, not far from the German border.
Holy Trinity Column
★ Standing 35 m tall, this UNESCO-listed commemorative column is a remarkable example of the type of monument specific to Central Europe in…
St. John Nepomuk Church in Žďár nad Sázavou
★ In the town of the same name, this church is recognized as a pilgrimage site. The building is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Františkovy Lázně
★ One of the country's "historic spa towns", not far from Karlovy Vary.
Hradec Králové
★ It's a fairly large urban area with an old town centre located east of Prague.
Liberec
★ A large city in the north, close to the borders with Germany and Poland. The city boasts several attractive buildings and benefits from its…
Litoměřice
★ This town in northern Bohemia is home to an old centre classified as a "historic monument".
Litovel
★ A large town in the east of the Czech Republic with a few monuments.
Mladá Boleslav
★ The home of Škoda, featuring an automobile museum dedicated to the brand.
Mount Klet
★ This small mountain is home to an observatory perched over 1,000 metres above sea level, offering a fine panorama of the surrounding area…
Jizera Mountains
★ On the borders with Germany and Poland, this range of low mountains is popular for hiking and cross-country skiing.
Ostrava
★ Located in Silesia, it is the second-largest urban area in the Czech Republic. It is best known for its mining history.
Šumava National Park
★ A charming park of low mountains, lakes, and forests perfect for hiking, located right on the German border.
Pardubice
★ A city in central Czech Republic with a small historic centre.
Pilsen
★ Famous for its beer, Pilsen (or Plzeň) also offers a historic centre featuring St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral and an extensive…
Moravian Wine Trail
★ This is the southeastern region of Moravia, around the town of Mutenice. Renowned for its wines, you can explore various routes here…
Austerlitz
★ This municipality is where the Battle of Austerlitz took place in 1805. Several small monuments and sites commemorate the event.
Spindleruv Mlyn
★ This is the main winter sports resort in Czechia. It’s also a great place for hiking.
Teplice
★ One of the famous spa towns in the Czech Republic.
Třebíč
★ The city is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its Jewish Quarter and the Basilica of St. Procopius.
Villa Tugendhat
★ This house, designed by architect Mies van der Rohe, is representative of the architectural movement in 1920s Europe, earning it a place on…
Zlín
★ This town in the east of the country is known for its "functionalist architecture" (and the Bata shoes that originated here).
Znojmo
★ A small town near Austria with an old centre.