Czech Republic

We visited the Czeck Republic while living in Poland.

Embark on a Journey to the Heart of Europe: Discover the Czech Republic

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Nestled in the heart of Europe, the Czech Republic is a land brimming with culture, history, and fairy-tale architecture. From the cobblestone streets of Prague to the picturesque towns dotting its countryside, this nation captivates travelers with its blend of past and present, tradition and innovation. The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Germany to the west, Austria to the south, Slovakia to the east and Poland to the north. Its capital and largest city, with 1.3 million inhabitants, is Prague. The Czech Republic includes the historical territories of Bohemia and Moravia, as well as a small part of Silesia.

A Tapestry of History

The Czech Republic's story is as compelling as it is complex. Born from the rich legacies of Bohemia, Moravia, and Silesia, the country has been a significant crossroads for various empires and cultures. Its history spans a millennium, from the Great Moravian Empire through the Bohemian Kingdom, to its modern formation after the Velvet Revolution in 1989. The resilience and spirit of the Czech people echo through the centuries, as they've shaped a nation proud of its heritage and optimistic about its future.

Prague: The City of a Hundred Spires

Prague, the capital, is a city that needs no introduction. Its storied streets tell tales of emperors, artists, and revolutionaries. The Prague Castle complex, the Charles Bridge, and the Old Town Square with its Astronomical Clock are just a few of the must-visit landmarks that make Prague a top destination for history buffs and romantics alike.

Český Krumlov: A Renaissance Jewel

Journey to Český Krumlov to witness a Renaissance town frozen in time. Its UNESCO-listed center, crowned by a stunning castle, offers a labyrinth of lanes where every turn brings a new discovery.

Karlovy Vary: Elegance and Healing Waters

For those seeking relaxation, the spa town of Karlovy Vary provides an oasis of tranquility. Known for its healing thermal springs and grand colonnades, this town is a haven for wellness and architecture enthusiasts.

Brno: The Modern Meets the Medieval

Brno, the Czech Republic's second-largest city, is a confluence of modernity and history. With its burgeoning tech scene, vibrant cultural life, and landmarks like the medieval Špilberk Castle and the avant-garde Villa Tugendhat, Brno is a testament to the country's dynamic spirit.

Explore Beyond the Beaten Path

But there's more to the Czech Republic than these famous spots. Discover the wine regions of Moravia, the Gothic grace of Kutná Hora, and the battle-scarred fortresses that have withstood the tests of time.

As you plan your visit to this enchanting country, let travel.frogsfolly.com be your guide to the hidden alleys, the sweeping landscapes, and the stories waiting to be told. The Czech Republic is not just a destination; it's a journey through the annals of Europe, a mosaic of experiences waiting for you to piece together. Join us in uncovering the Czech Republic – a nation where history whispers from every corner and beauty is eternally etched into its streets.

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<p>La Br193-141 di Rolling Stock Lease, attualmente noleggiata alle ZSSK e pellicolata in livrea dedicata all'omonimo monte degli Alti Tatra, è qui ripresa nei pressi di Nová Ves u Kolína (CZ) mentre effettua l'EC 126 <i>&quot;Valašský expres&quot;</i> Púchov - Praha hl.n. <br />
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<i>Rolling Stock Lease Br193-141, hired to ZSSK, is seen here near Nová Ves u Kolína, Czech Republic, whilst working the 11:50 EC 126 &quot;Valašský expres&quot; from Púchov to Praha hl.n.</i></p>
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<p>Das Prebischtor (tschechisch: Pravčická brána) in der Böhmischen Schweiz ist die größte natürliche Sandstein-Felsbrücke Europas. Mit einer Spannweite von 26,5 Meter und einer lichten Höhe von 16 Metern gehört es zu den herausragendsten Naturdenkmälern des Elbsandsteingebirges.<br />
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The Prebischtor (Czech: Pravčická brána) in Bohemian Switzerland is the largest natural sandstone arch in Europe. With a span of 26.5 metres and a clear height of 16 metres, it is one of the most outstanding natural landmarks in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.</p>
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<p>Jízda párou z Kolína do Zruče nad Sázavou.<br />
Snímek zachycuje historický zvláštní vlak, jak opouští proslulé město stříbra a od zastávky Kutná Hora-Vrchlice se vydává do stoupání směrem k vesnici Poličany. <br />
V čele soupravy zelených vozů typu „Rybák“ (Ce) vede parní lokomotiva 354.195 „Všudybylka“, zatímco na postrku jí do kopce pomáhá Bardotka 749.250.<br />
Uprostřed se tyčí chrám svaté Barbory, vpravo od něj vykukuje jedna z věžiček Jezuitské koleje a vlevo budova Základní školy Žižkov.<br />
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<p>Czech Republic / Prague / 19.09.2023 /  <br />
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<p>Czech Republic / Prague / 19.09.2023 /  <br />
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<p>View from the tower of the Old Town Hall</p>
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<p>May 01, 2017. Jistebnik. Czech Republic. The steam locomotive 475.101 &quot;Šlechtična&quot; hauling a special passenger train from &quot;Přerov to Bohumín Hl. n.</p>
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The Deer Moat Pedestrian Tunnel<br />
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The tunnel's elegant proportions keep you snug with no claustrophobia freak-out.<br />
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Inside the walls of Prague Castle there are buildings dating as far back as the 9th century.  Even the newer ones are from the Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance periods, and together, along with the formal gardens, they make up one of the largest castle complexes in the world.<br />
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Along the north side there is a wild glen called Jelení příkop (the Deer Moat), originally part of the Castle's fortification and later a private hunting ground for the king.  The royal stock of stags (and even a few bears) is gone, and today the Deer Moat is a public park of inviting lawns and shaded woods, with a stream channeled down the middle.  It's all easily traversed via stone steps, paved paths, swinging timber walkways, and a 275-foot (84m) pedestrian tunnel that runs underneath the famous Powder Bridge.<br />
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The opening of the Deer Moat and building of the tunnel were pet projects of former President Václav Havel, who wanted to give visitors an easier way to take advantage of the extended Castle grounds.  He brought in Czech architect Josef Pleskot to design the tunnel, which incorporates the moat's stream, much of which had been relegated to underground pipes in the late 19th century.<br />
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Pleskot kept the stream, called the Brusnice, as part of the overall underground experience of the tunnel, an oval tube of elegant brick work that feels at once enveloping and expansive.  The sloping curve of the walls was designed to create this sense of comforting roominess, to belie the tightness of the quarters - no doubt making some grateful claustrophobics in the process.<br />
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Jelení příkop (Deer Moat), Prague, CZ<br />
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<br />
The Deer Moat Pedestrian Tunnel<br />
<br />
The tunnel's elegant proportions keep you snug with no claustrophobia freak-out.<br />
<br />
Inside the walls of Prague Castle there are buildings dating as far back as the 9th century.  Even the newer ones are from the Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance periods, and together, along with the formal gardens, they make up one of the largest castle complexes in the world.<br />
<br />
Along the north side there is a wild glen called Jelení příkop (the Deer Moat), originally part of the Castle's fortification and later a private hunting ground for the king.  The royal stock of stags (and even a few bears) is gone, and today the Deer Moat is a public park of inviting lawns and shaded woods, with a stream channeled down the middle.  It's all easily traversed via stone steps, paved paths, swinging timber walkways, and a 275-foot (84m) pedestrian tunnel that runs underneath the famous Powder Bridge.<br />
<br />
The opening of the Deer Moat and building of the tunnel were pet projects of former President Václav Havel, who wanted to give visitors an easier way to take advantage of the extended Castle grounds.  He brought in Czech architect Josef Pleskot to design the tunnel, which incorporates the moat's stream, much of which had been relegated to underground pipes in the late 19th century.<br />
<br />
Pleskot kept the stream, called the Brusnice, as part of the overall underground experience of the tunnel, an oval tube of elegant brick work that feels at once enveloping and expansive.  The sloping curve of the walls was designed to create this sense of comforting roominess, to belie the tightness of the quarters - no doubt making some grateful claustrophobics in the process.<br />
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Jelení příkop (Deer Moat), Prague, CZ<br />
16-03-2023<br />
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<br />
The Deer Moat Pedestrian Tunnel<br />
<br />
The tunnel's elegant proportions keep you snug with no claustrophobia freak-out.<br />
<br />
Inside the walls of Prague Castle there are buildings dating as far back as the 9th century.  Even the newer ones are from the Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance periods, and together, along with the formal gardens, they make up one of the largest castle complexes in the world.<br />
<br />
Along the north side there is a wild glen called Jelení příkop (the Deer Moat), originally part of the Castle's fortification and later a private hunting ground for the king.  The royal stock of stags (and even a few bears) is gone, and today the Deer Moat is a public park of inviting lawns and shaded woods, with a stream channeled down the middle.  It's all easily traversed via stone steps, paved paths, swinging timber walkways, and a 275-foot (84m) pedestrian tunnel that runs underneath the famous Powder Bridge.<br />
<br />
The opening of the Deer Moat and building of the tunnel were pet projects of former President Václav Havel, who wanted to give visitors an easier way to take advantage of the extended Castle grounds.  He brought in Czech architect Josef Pleskot to design the tunnel, which incorporates the moat's stream, much of which had been relegated to underground pipes in the late 19th century.<br />
<br />
Pleskot kept the stream, called the Brusnice, as part of the overall underground experience of the tunnel, an oval tube of elegant brick work that feels at once enveloping and expansive.  The sloping curve of the walls was designed to create this sense of comforting roominess, to belie the tightness of the quarters - no doubt making some grateful claustrophobics in the process.<br />
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<br />
The Deer Moat Pedestrian Tunnel<br />
<br />
The tunnel's elegant proportions keep you snug with no claustrophobia freak-out.<br />
<br />
Inside the walls of Prague Castle there are buildings dating as far back as the 9th century.  Even the newer ones are from the Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance periods, and together, along with the formal gardens, they make up one of the largest castle complexes in the world.<br />
<br />
Along the north side there is a wild glen called Jelení příkop (the Deer Moat), originally part of the Castle's fortification and later a private hunting ground for the king.  The royal stock of stags (and even a few bears) is gone, and today the Deer Moat is a public park of inviting lawns and shaded woods, with a stream channeled down the middle.  It's all easily traversed via stone steps, paved paths, swinging timber walkways, and a 275-foot (84m) pedestrian tunnel that runs underneath the famous Powder Bridge.<br />
<br />
The opening of the Deer Moat and building of the tunnel were pet projects of former President Václav Havel, who wanted to give visitors an easier way to take advantage of the extended Castle grounds.  He brought in Czech architect Josef Pleskot to design the tunnel, which incorporates the moat's stream, much of which had been relegated to underground pipes in the late 19th century.<br />
<br />
Pleskot kept the stream, called the Brusnice, as part of the overall underground experience of the tunnel, an oval tube of elegant brick work that feels at once enveloping and expansive.  The sloping curve of the walls was designed to create this sense of comforting roominess, to belie the tightness of the quarters - no doubt making some grateful claustrophobics in the process.<br />
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Jelení příkop (Deer Moat), Prague, CZ<br />
16-03-2023<br />
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<br />
The Deer Moat Pedestrian Tunnel<br />
<br />
The tunnel's elegant proportions keep you snug with no claustrophobia freak-out.<br />
<br />
Inside the walls of Prague Castle there are buildings dating as far back as the 9th century.  Even the newer ones are from the Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance periods, and together, along with the formal gardens, they make up one of the largest castle complexes in the world.<br />
<br />
Along the north side there is a wild glen called Jelení příkop (the Deer Moat), originally part of the Castle's fortification and later a private hunting ground for the king.  The royal stock of stags (and even a few bears) is gone, and today the Deer Moat is a public park of inviting lawns and shaded woods, with a stream channeled down the middle.  It's all easily traversed via stone steps, paved paths, swinging timber walkways, and a 275-foot (84m) pedestrian tunnel that runs underneath the famous Powder Bridge.<br />
<br />
The opening of the Deer Moat and building of the tunnel were pet projects of former President Václav Havel, who wanted to give visitors an easier way to take advantage of the extended Castle grounds.  He brought in Czech architect Josef Pleskot to design the tunnel, which incorporates the moat's stream, much of which had been relegated to underground pipes in the late 19th century.<br />
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Pleskot kept the stream, called the Brusnice, as part of the overall underground experience of the tunnel, an oval tube of elegant brick work that feels at once enveloping and expansive.  The sloping curve of the walls was designed to create this sense of comforting roominess, to belie the tightness of the quarters - no doubt making some grateful claustrophobics in the process.<br />
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