czech republic
The Czech Republic (also called Czechia) is home to over 2000 castles and chateaux, more than in any other country in Europe. This is the place to be for lovers of art and history, with dramatic Baroque architecture in idyllic Ceský Krumlov and Prague’s historic centre standing proudly as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk across the Charles Bridge and marvel at the 30 statues lining its path, created by prominent Bohemian sculptors including Matthias Braun and Jan Brokoff.
A trip to the National Theatre is a must to enjoy the opera or a performance by the Czech National Ballet. Munch on pork and cabbage dishes or svícková na smetane (thinly sliced, creamed sirloin over bread), at warm, wood-paneled pubs tucked along Prague's alleyways. If you are looking for a drink, take a trip to Plzen, the birthplace of Pilsner beer. Here you can toast the city's brew masters at Pilsner Urquell Brewery and learn all about Czechia’s contribution to the world of beer at the Beer Museum.
