Czech Republic (Czechia)

Czech Republic

Why visit Czechia (Czech Republic)?

Offers a bit of something for everyone whether seeking architecture, beer, biking, canoeing, castles, fishing, forests, hiking, landscape, limestone caves, medieval appearances, monasteries, mountains, museums, music festivals, puppet shows, skiing, small villages and spas.

Charles Bridge (Arch Bridge) Prague, Czechia. Photo Credit: Birgit Böllinger/Pixabay 

Fun Facts

• In 1348, Charles University (Prague) founded and first university in Central Europe.
• In 1488, the first translated Czech Bible was published.
  
• Since, 1961 Míša  (Prague) has been a popular frozen curd treat. 
• Has over 200 castles and châteaux.
  
• Divided into three land areas:  west (Bohemia ), east (Moravia) and southeast (Czech Silesia).
  
• Leases Moldauhafen lot (Hamburg Docks) for goods to be transported from the river to ships.
  
• Home to the third oldest company in the world producing cars, Tatra (Kopřivnice).
  
• Relies on natural gas from Norway and Russia.
• Densest rail network in the world.
  
• Ranks within the Top 10 for internet speed in the world.
• Aquapalace Praha (Čestlice) is the largest water park in central Europe.
  
• Pope ranked 12 cathedrals and 15 churches basilicas.
  
• Tuition free higher education is available to citizens.
  
• Well known for mouth blown and decorated Bohemian glassworks.
  
• Karlovy Vary City was featured in Casino Royale James Bond Series Film (2006).

Český Krumlov (South Bohemia Region), Czech Republic. Photo Credit: FelixMittermeier/Pixabay 

Special Holidays/Occasions

• Annual Events: (February) Carnival, Cinema Mundi International Film Festival, (March) Febiofest, Czech Beer Festival, (May) Ignis Brunensis, Mendel Lectures, Khamoro World Roma Festival, One World Film Festival, Prague Food Festival, Prague Fringe Festival, Prague Half Marathon, Prague Marathon, Prague Spring International Music Festival, Prague Writers' Festival, Valtice Wine Market, Zlín Film Festival, (June) Festival of Songs, Hluboká Music Festival, Microbrewery Festival, Rock for People Festival, Shakespeare Festival, (July) Czech Ukulele Festival, Jazzfest, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Ostrava Music Festival,(August) Fresh Film Festival, Golden Ball, International Folklore Festival, Music Festival Prázdniny v Telči, Praha Music Festival, (September) Dvořák's Prague Music Festival, Pálava Wine Harvest Festival, Slunce ve Skle Beer Festival, Znojmo Wine Festival, (October) Harvest Festival, Jihlava International Documentary Film Festival, Signal Festival, (November) Cannafest, eBF Conference, Feast of St. Martin Wine Festival and Freedom Lecture.
• Holidays: New Year's Day, Easter Monday, Labour Day, Liberation Day, Saints Cyril & Methodius Day, Jan Hus Day, St Wenceslas Day, Independent Czechoslovak State Day, Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and St Stephen's Day.

Castle Potštejn, Potštejn, Czechia. Photo Credit: ivabalk/Pixabay 

Good to Know

• Offers hiking trails across the country and mountains.
  
• Few tourists explore beyond Prague.
  
• Are required to carry proof of a contracted valid medical insurance.
  
• Have their own currency, Czech Koruna. 
  
• Taxis are known to overcharge tourists (Prague).
• Pickpocketing is known to occur in tourist areas.
• Strikes and demonstrations occur. Avoid them!
  
• "Jaywalking" is subject to a fine, $2000CZK (around $100USD).
• At crosswalks, vehicles have the "right of way" vs pedestrians.
• Auto thefts and break-ins are common.
  
• You're required to carry a copy of your passport/VISA with you at all times.
• Zero tolerance for drinking and driving!
  
• Living Wills requesting no exceptional interventions to prolong life are not honored. 
  
• International Driving Permit (IDP) required for car rental/driving. Law requires headlights on at all times.
  
• Public transportation requires a ticket prior to boarding and validation upon boarding. Failure to do so will result in a fine.

Kadaň (Ústí nad Labem Region), Czech Republic. Photo Credit: kerut/Pixabay 

This international destination requires:

• A valid passport with six months of validity upon return and two blank pages for entry stamp.
• Tourist VISA not required for visits under 90 days.
• Currency Restrictions for Entry/Exit: €$10,000Euros.

Subject to hail, high winds, severe thunderstorms, snowstorms and tornadoes.

• Best Time to Visit: May - September
• Coldest Months: December - January
• Hottest Months: June - August
• Peak Season: June - August

The State Chateau of Hluboká, Hluboká nad Vltavou, Czechia. Photo Credit: Leonhard Niederwimmer/Pixabay 

Your Must-See & Do

• UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří Mining Region, Gardens and Castle at Kroměříž, Historic Centre of Český Krumlov, Historic Centre of Prague, Historic Centre of Telč, Holašovice Historical Village Reservation, Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc, Jewish Quarter and St Procopius' Basilica in Třebíč, Kutná Hora: Historical Town Centre with the Church of St Barbara and the Cathedral of Our Lady at Sedlec, Landscape for Breeding and Training of Ceremonial Carriage Horses at Kladruby nad Labem, Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape, Litomyšl Castle, Pilgrimage Church of St John of Nepomuk at Zelená Hora and Tugendhat Villa in Brno.

Karlovy Vary (West Bohemia Region), Czech Republic. Photo Credit: Ralf Gervink/Pixabay 

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