This is a list of 12 more European city breaks. It continues the previous list of 10 European city breaks. The list is purely alphabetical, and you...
Everything from Czechia
Czechia, also known as the Czech Republic, is a landlocked country in Central Europe bordered by Germany, Poland, Slovakia, and Austria. Its geography features mountains like the Krkonoše, rolling highlands, and fertile plains in Moravia. Historically, the region was the Kingdom of Bohemia, later part of the Habsburg Monarchy, and became Czechoslovakia in 1918. After the peaceful split of Czechoslovakia in 1993, Czechia became independent.
Today, it has a population of about 10.7 million. The capital, Prague, is one of Europe’s most visited cities. It is celebrated for its Gothic, baroque, and art nouveau architecture, as well as the historic Charles Bridge and Prague Castle. Czechia is a parliamentary republic, and member of the European Union. It is known for its beer brewing tradition, cultural heritage, and economic stability.
The Czech Republic is a country in the region Sandalsand has defined as North and Central Europe. There are introductions to this region and other regions in the Destinations menu.
Praha, a one day walking tour
The Czech capital of Praha is the world’s most beautiful city. This was my second trip to Praha (or Prague in English), a weekend, and what comes...
Pictures from Czechia
This is a collection of pictures from Czechia (Czech Republic), the result of trips to different parts of the country. If you look up my articles...
World Heritage #1613 – Great spa towns of Europe
Eleven great spa towns in seven countries across Europe are on the World Heritage List. They developed from natural mineral water springs. The...
World Heritage #0617 – Cesky Krumlov
Cesky Krumlov is a town in the south of the Czech Republic. It has a nice square and a mighty palace with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements....
The western part of former Czechoslovakia
Unlike East and West Germany, this chapter is about a country still united, later divided. We were going to the western part of former...
World Heritage #0616 – Prague
The historic centre of Prague (Praha), the Czech capital, is deservedly a very popular place to visit, not only because of its architecture. ...