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Czech Republic – a country of many stories

There are not many places in the world where will you find so much beauty in such a small area. History has left its mark on this country in the very heart of Europe in its many wonderful medieval towns, proud castles, elegant chateaux and charming folk buildings. All of this is embraced by the diverse landscape of harmonious fields and meadows in bloom, thousands of fishponds, deep forests and borderland mountains. Set out to get to know some of the fascinating stories of a country which is proud of its historical heritage. The historical lands of Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia have been a crossroads of culture between the East and the West for more than a thousand years now. Their history, linked with the history of Europe, tells stories of an era of economic and cultural boom and decline, bitter wars, revolution but also national awakening. All of this was projected onto the character of the country and left appreciable traces there. Nowadays, the Czech Republic (EU member since 2004) is a developed country which provides its visitors with everything they need to spend an unforgettable holiday in a country where there is constantly something new to discover.

Prague

Discover the most beautiful city
The true crown of the Czech lands is without a doubt the capital city of Prague. This city of a hundred spires, which has been paid homage by the greatest characters in world history over the centuries, is literally a living textbook of architecture. You will find here mysterious Romanesque rotundas, magnificent Gothic cathedrals, sumptuous Baroque palaces, wonderful Renaissance gardens and treasures of modern architecture in the style of Cubism or Functionalism. When you walk over the Charles Bridge and the sun sets over the monumental silhouette of Prague Castle you will understand why Prague is said to be the most beautiful historical city in the world. But Prague does not only live from the past. It also offers you the contemporary and vibrant face of a modern global capital with renowned museums of modern art and a superb nightlife.

St.Peterand Paul Cathedral, Brno

Dvorak Praque Festival

12 treasures of humanity
It would be a great pity to only stay in magical Prague. Set out for the other regions, which hide countless gems of history. A total of 12 of them have been included in the UNESCO world heritage list. You would be hard put to find such a high number in such a small area anywhere else in the world. Set out for example to the fairytale Český Krumlov with its wonderfully preserved historical centre, which makes it one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. You can get a feel for the true magnificence of the Gothic in Kutná Hora, which in fact boasts two cathedrals. The little town of Telč will then surely provide balm for your soul with its charming square that looks like the perfect backdrop to the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen. You can enjoy the harmony of superb architecture and nature in the gardens in the city of Kroměříž or in the Lednice – Valtice Complex, which is known as the Garden of Europe due to its magnificence. You can also get to know the unique mysticism of the place in the Church of St. John of Nepomuk at Zelená hora shrouded in many legends. Make sure not to miss out one of the most beautiful Czech villages, Holašovice, the gem of modern architecture that is Villa Tugendhat in Brno, the monumental Holy Trinity Column in historical Olomouc, the beautiful chateau in Litomyšl or the Třebíč Ghetto, which is the only Jewish monument to be included on the prestigious UNESCO list outside of the state of Israel.

Pilgrimage Church of St. John of Nepomuk on Zelend Hora

Great place to Investment in
The Czech Republic has a strategic location in the centre of Europe with very good access to western and eastern markets. Prague is only a two-hour flight from most other European capitals. The road and motorway network is already one of the densest in Central and Eastern Europe. One of the main attractions of the Czech economy is its skilled and well educated workers available at a fraction of the cost of those in western economies. The Czech educational system meets the needs of a competitive economy. The Czech Republic can provide manufacturers with impressive productivity levels and highly skilled labour. Many multinationals are running Czech R&D or design centres. Czech scientists are behind some of the world’s well-known discoveries. More information: www.czechinvest.org/en

St. Barbara's Cathedral

Long tradition of quality education
High quality education and research, especially in Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, has a long tradition in the Czech Republic. The Charles University in Prague was founded in 1348 and is the oldest university in the Central Europe. Quality assurance of various activities of higher education institutions belongs to the main priorities of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. Czech universities offer long-standing reputations, unique conception and interesting specializations. Students can come for a short study visit or to complete their degree in a wide range of traditional as well as newly-emerging disciplines. Over 37,000 foreign students are studying at Czech higher education institutions and their interest is growing as the offer of study programmes in foreign language (especially in English) is increasing. Czech universities are more and more involved in a wide range of international cooperation activities and programmes taking place in the European Union and other countries. Studying in the Czech Republic puts you in the middle of Europe and you have a great chance to discover all European countries and places you might otherwise not have had the opportunity to visit. More information: http://www.studyin.cz/

Krumlov

More information at: www.czech.cz/en, www.czechtourism.com/home/

Prague Castle