Medical Services
In the Czech Republic medicine paid. Accordingly, there is a developed system of universal health insurance. READ MORE...
Standard of living
In the Czech Republic lower prices on food, property and services.read more...
Education
The higher education in Czech republic has the deepest historical traditions in Europe. The higher Czech education is convenient for foreign students, and the University diplomas have a international status that recognized in many countries. READ MORE...
Culture and religion
In the Czech Republic a rich cultural and historical heritage in the form of fortresses, castles, historical towns, monasteries and other elements of church architecture, the set of "technical" sites. Today in the Czech Republic about 130 historical complexes, each of which is unique. Some items on the list of UNESCO World Heritage - Cesky Krumlov, Telc, Kromeriz, Litomyšl.
Most believers in the Czech Republic belong to the Roman Catholic Church. READ MORE...
Czech cuisine
Although Czech cuisine is not exactly a synonym for healthy cooking, everybody will probably find at least a couple of meals "to die for". It may be the potato soup, the traditional roast pork with dumplings and sauerkraut, the fruit filled dumplings, or the apple strudel. Czech cooking and eating habits have been shifting in the general direction of a healthier lifestyle, but traditional Czech recipes are still extremely popular - and those tend to be high in calories, fat and sugar. Sauces and condiments are popular. READ MORE...
Transport
Czech Republic is literally permeated with a dense network of rail and bus lines. Tickets can be purchased at machines in subway stations, hotels, newspaper and tobacco shops, supermarkets. "Hares" better not to go: in station and land transportation common controllers. READ MORE...
Useful links
Basic Information |
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| www.CzechTourism.com | Official Tourist Presentation of the Czech Republic ran by Czech Tourist Authority - CzechTourism |
| www.CzechTourism.cz | CzechTourism website for the professionals in tourism (in Czech only) |
| http://photo.czechtourism.cz | CzechTourism Photo Gallery |
| http://postcards.czechtourism.com | Postcards from the Czech Republic |
| http://bulletin.czechtourism.cz | News from the Czech Republic |
| www.czechcentrum.cz | Official Site for the Czech Republic ran by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic |
| www.e-cesko.cz | Czech Republic Tourist website |
| www.myczechrepublic.com | A Destination Guide |
| www.CZeCOT.cz | The Tourist Server of the Czech Republic |
Tour Operators |
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| www.accka.cz | The Association of Tour Operators and travel agencies of the Czech Republic (AČCKA) |
| www.ackcr.cz | Association of Travel Agencies of the Czech Republic |
Accommodation |
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| www.click4hotel.eu; www.czechhotels.cz; www.hotel.cz; www.rekus-rekan.cz; www.hostel.cz; www.travelguide.cz; www.accommodationinczech.com; www.praguehotellocator.com; www.a-prague.com; | Hotels, pensions, apartments, campsites |
| www.europeanhostelguide.com; www.travellers.cz | Hostels |
| www.eceat.cz (European Centre for Eco Agro Tourism) | Farms, small campsites, houses, B&Bs, family hotels |
| www.camp.cz; www.czech-camping.com/ | Campsites in the Czech Republic |
| www.czechcottages.cz | Cottages and apartments in the Czech Republic |
| www.dovolenahezkycesky.cz; www.czechcottages.cz | Cottages, Lodges and Family Hotels in the Czech Republic |
| www.homeexchangeczech.com | Home Exchange |
Restaurant Guides |
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| www.squaremeal.cz | Restaurant reservation system |
| www.czrb.cz | Czech restaurant and bar guide |
| www.rest2000.cz | Restaurant search engine |
| www.restaurant-guide.cz | Prague Restaurant Guide |
Transport |
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| www.csa.cz | Czech Airlines |
| www.prg.aero | Czech Airport Authority |
| www.jizdnirady.cz; www.idos.cz; www.vlak-bus.cz | National timetable information system |
| www.cdrail.cz | Czech Railways |
| www.dp-praha.cz | Prague Public Transport Co. |
Castles and Chateaux, Sights |
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| www.zamky-hrady.cz | Manor houses, castles, historical towns |
| www.pruvodce.com | Online guide to the Czech Republic |
| www.unesco-czech.cz | Czech UNESCO Sites |
| www.heritage-trails.cz | Heritage trails |
Museums and Galleries |
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| www.cz-museums.cz | Catalogue of museums in the Czech Republic |
Spas |
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| www.spas.cz | Association of spas in the Czech Republic |
| www.karlovyvary.cz; www.karlsbad.cz | Information on the spa and town of Karlovy Vary |
| www.marianskelazne.cz; www.marienbad.cz | Information on the spa and town of Mariánské lázně |
| www.frantiskovylazne.cz; www.franzensbad.cz | Information on the spa and town of Františkovy Lázně |
| www.lazneluhacovice.cz; www.luhacovice.cz | Information on the spa and town of Luhačovice |
| www.priessnitz.cz | Information on the spa of Jeseník |
| www.berta.cz; www.aurora.cz www.trebon-mesto.cz | Information on the spa and town of Třeboň |
| www.lazneteplice.cz; www.teplice.cz | Information on the spa and town of Teplice |
Folklore |
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| www.fos.cz | Folklore Association of the Czech Republic |
Czech Music |
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| www.musica.cz | Czech contemporary music |
| www.czechphilharmonic.cz | The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra |
| www.pkf.cz | Prague Philharmonia |
| www.jfo.cz | Janáček´s Philharmonia Ostrava |
| www.mfo.cz | Moravian Philharmonia Olomouc |
Czech Mountains |
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| www.czech-mountains.com; www.holidayinfo.cz; www.nasehory.cz | Weather, snow conditions, hiking routes, winter resorts, bobsleigh tracks, summer resorts etc. |
Cycling |
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| www.stezky.cz | Moravian wine cycling routes |
| www.pragueviennagreenways.org | Prague - Vienna Greenways |
| www.prazdninynavenkove.cz | Countryside holidays |
| www.visitgreenways.com | Greenways travel club |
| www.ingtours.com/biking_tours.php | Cycling in the Czech Republic |
Golf |
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| www.cgf.cz | Czech Golf Federation |
| www.cgta.cz | Czech Golf Travel Association |
| www.pga.cz | The Professional Golfers´ Association of the Czech Republic |
| www.czgreen.com | Czech Greenkeepers Association |
Online Tickets for Events and Attractions |
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| www.ticketpro.cz; www.ticketstream.cz; www.interkoncerts.cz; www.ticketart.cz; www.bohemiaticket.cz; www.funonline.cz www.ticketportal.cz | Tickets, programmes – theatres, musicals, concerts, puppet theatres, black theatres, etc |
Latest News |
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| www.ceskenoviny.cz/news/; www.praguenews.com; www.praguedaily.com; www.praguepost.com; www.radio.cz/en | Newspapers and radio news |
Other Practical Information |
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| www.mvcr.cz (Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic) | Rules governing residence of foreign nationals in the Czech Republic, applications for permission for temporary residence in the Czech Republic |
| www.mzv.cz (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic) | Czech embassies, permanent missions, consulates, consular sections, honorary consulates, diplomatic missions in the Czech Republic, new regulations for foreign visitors to the Czech Republic, list of states and entities whose passport-holders do not require a visa to enter the Czech Republic |
| http://europa.eu/abc/travel | Travelling in Europe is the European Union’s official website for people travelling in the 27 countries of the EU. Whether you are on holiday or on business, you will find practical advice and helpful tips on a wealth of subjects. |
Prague |
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Tourist Information |
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| www.prague-info.cz | Prague Information Service |
| www.prague-city.cz | Prague City Council |
| www.prague.cz; www.a-zprague.cz; www.allpraha.com; www.praha.cz; www.welcome-to-prague.cz; www.visitprague.cz; www.heartofeurope.cz; www.a-tout-prague.com; www.pragueexperience.com; www.marys.cz; www.free-prague-guide.com; www.trkalova.guide-prague.cz |
Prague Tourist Servers |
Main Cultural Institutions |
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| www.hrad.cz | Prague Castle |
| www.ngprague.cz | National Gallery |
| www.citygalleryprague.cz | Prague City Gallery |
| www.nd.cz | National Theatre |
| www.nm.cz | National Museum |
| www.opera.cz | Prague State Opera |
| www.zoopraha.cz | Prague Zoological Garden |
| www.botanicka.cz | Prague Botanical Garden |
| www.jewishmuseum.cz | Jewish Museum in Prague |
Regions of the Czech Republic |
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| www.kr-plzensky.cz | Pilsen Region |
| www.sokolovsko.cz | Tourist Region Sokolovsko |
| www.kraj-lbc.cz | Liberec Region |
| www.kr-ustecky.cz | Region Ústí |
| www.kr-stredocesky.cz | Central Bohemia Region |
| www.pardubickykraj.cz | Pardubice Region |
| www.kr-kralovehradecky.cz | Hradec Králové Region |
| www.kraj-jihocesky.cz | South Bohemia Region |
| www.kr-vysocina.cz | Region Vysočina |
| www.kr-olomoucky.cz | Olomouc Region |
| www.kr-moravskoslezsky.cz | Moravian – Silesian Region |
| www.kr-jihomoravsky.cz | South Moravia Region |
| www.kr-zlinsky.cz | Zlín Region |
| www.regiomix.cz | Tourist Regions of the Czech Republic |
| www.posazavi.com | Tourist Region Posázaví |
| www.polabi.cz | Tourist Region Polabí |
| www.jiznicechy.cz | Tourist Region South Bohemia |
| www.sokolovsko.cz | Tourist Region Sokolovsko |
| www.pic.cz | Tourist Region North-West Bohemia |
| www.cesky-raj.info | Tourist Region Bohemian Paradise |
| www.vychodni.cechy.cz | Tourist Region East Bohemia |
| www.ergis.cz | Tourist Region Giant Mountains |
| www.slovacko.cz | Tourist Region Slovácko |
| www.sumavanet.cz | Tourist Region Šumava |
| www.ceskesvycarsko.cz | Tourist Region Czech Switzerland |
| www.infolbc.cz | Tourist Region Liberec |
| www.region-vysocina.cz | Tourist Region Vysočina |
| www.stredni-morava.cz | Tourist Region Central Moravia |
| www.tourisms.cz | Tourist Region North Moravia and Silesia |
| www.jizni-morava.cz | Southern Moravia Region |
| www.turisturaj.cz | Tourist Region Pilsen |
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