Czech Republic
Full name: Czech Republic
Population: 10.3 million (2007)
Capital: Prague
Area: 78,866 km (30,450 sq miles)
Major language: Czech
Currency: Czech koruna
Internet domain: .cz
International dialling code: +420
The country of Czech Republic is considered as one of the tourist destinations located in Europe that draws a lot of visitors annually. And year after year, the number of tourists visiting Czech Republic is rapidly increasing. Most of the foreign visitors as well as locals head to the capital of Czech Republic which is the city of Prague. If you want to experience the best of Czech Republic’s tourism, Prague is the place where you should be. However, there are also other areas in Czech Republic where hot tourist spots are located such as the Lednice, the Cesky Krumlov, the Karlstejn, and the Kutna Hora.
One of the most visited sites in the Czech Republic’s capital city is the historical bridge called the Charles Bridge. The Charles Bridge is adorned by no more than thirty statues on its alley. Most of the styles of these statues are Baroque and everything was built in 1700’s. By day, the Charles Bridge is a place where you can simply take pictures and stroll – a quiet place indeed to visit. But when the night comes, the bridge turns into a place where kiosks owners as well as painters are situated selling their merchandise to the passers-by and tourists that are crossing the said bridge.
Another tourist spot in the city of Prague is the Prague Castle. Everyday, especially during the peak season, there are hundreds of tourists waiting in line just to get to the Prague Castle. In order for you to reach the castle, you must be physically fit since you are required to hike hundreds of steps. But once you are already at the top, everything is worth it. You can get a picturesque view of Prague and can wander at the grounds of the castle. Make sure that you would not lose your way since the Prague Castle has a very huge area.
There are also several activities that can be done here in Czech Republic. Two of the most common activities are skiing and hiking. Numerous ski resorts are situated in the Northern West and Northern East of the country. If you want to go to the most popular as well as most expensive ski resorts in Czech Republic, then you must head to the Krkonose Mountains. Also located here in Krkonose Mountains is the tourist spot called Harrachov. Visitors can enter the chapel and the Museum of glass for free.
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