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Famous Places in Czech Republic For Your Holiday
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You can surely have fantastic vacations in the Czech Republic, exploring its historic towns, castles, chateaux, churches, and monasteries. The Czech Republic certainly is a wonderful vacation destination offering everything that you expect from a perfect vacation destination.
Located in the Central Europe, the Czech Republic is the country with rich culture & history, marvels of art & architecture, scenic beauty, captivating countryside, UNESCO sites, golf courses, ski resorts, and of course, mouth watering cuisine. There are ample of reasons to visit the Czech Republic, but here are top 10 reasons listed for you.
Prague, often dubbed as the heart of Europe, Located on the River Vltava in central Bohemia, the Czech capital is a charming city of bridges, cathedrals, gold-tipped towers and church domes. It is a major tourist destination of the Czech Republic. Prague is famous for its gothic repositories, picture galleries, plentiful parks, appealing churches, marketplaces, theatres and lots more. Some of the tourist attractions of Prague are Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, The Old Town, Loreta, Strahov Monastery, Prague Dancing House, Petřínská rozhledna, Czech National Gallery, Czech National Museum, and Prague City Gallery.
Situated in the heart of Prague, Art Master Gallery Specializing in the East European artistic creation, the gallery features a vast collection by great artists from Georgia, Russia, Armenia, and Ukraine. Here, you can find the fantastic works of water color, paint, charcoal, oil, mixed media, and pictures from notable names, such as Kavshbaya, Mikora, and Gepp. The art gallery often hosts shows, events and auctions of the works of upcoming creative persons.
Brno The largest city in South Moravia, the second largest city in the Czech Republic, Brno lies in the central part of Europe. It is a metropolis of Moravia and a flourishing tourist centre for all who want to discover the natural and artistic splendors of the South-Moravian region. It is the cultural and administrative center of South Moravia. The city is known for plenty of theatres, repositories, cinemas, and clubs.
Český Krumlov is lovely town located in Southern Bohemia in the Czech Republic. Its historical center found the place in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1992. It is known for its well-preserved Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque architecture. The 13th century Český Krumlov Castle is a large iconic in the town. The Vltava River, which flows through the town, adds to the beauty of the town.
Kutná Hora is a historical town located in the Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. The town is famous for older architecture, with Medieval, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque buildings, and old silver mines. The town was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1995 for the Historical Town Centre, including the Church of St Barbara and the Cathedral of Our Lady at Sedlec.
Olomouc The former capital of Moravia, the 5th largest city in the Czech Republic, Olomouc is famous for Palacky University (Universita Palackého) and its 2nd largest historical centre in the Czech Republic. Some of the attractions of the city are Holy Trinity Column, Olomouc Town Hall, The Astronomical clock, St. Wenceslas Cathedral, St. Moritz church, St. Michael's church, and Bezručovy Sady.
Pilsen Located in Bohemia, in the Czech Republic in Central Europe, Pilsen is the largest city in West Bohemia. It is a convenient base for exploring this region of the Czech Republic. Pilsen is famous for St. Bartholomew's Cathedral, the Town Hall, Historical underground network, The Pilsner Urquell brewery, West Bohemian Museum, Ethnography Museum, Brewery Museum, Pilsen City Art Gallery, West Bohemian Art Gallery "Masné krámy", and Jiří Trnka Art Gallery.
St. Bartholomew's Church in Pilsen is the the reason number 8 to visit the Czech Republic. It is a wonderful architecture dating back the late 13th to early 16th century. Its tower (102.26 m / 335 ft) is the highest in the Czech Republic. It blends three developmental Gothic traits on the principle of a three-part nave entrance hall. It is the main architectural mark of the city. Construction of the church began at the end of the 13th century with the presbytery, now no longer standing.
Moravian Museum, the second largest and oldest repository in Czech Republic, It was established in July 1817 under the decree of Emperor Francis I. The museum’s collections consist of more than 6 million of objects, symbolizing priceless scientific objects from various arenas, such as literature, music and theatre, geology, geology, phytology, zoological science, and entomology. The Museum also features the Children's Museum, a special education and leisure facility for the young visitants.
Terezin Memorial: It is the only institution of its kind in the Czech Republic. The National Suffering Memorial was established on the place of the suffering of tens of thousands in 1947, on the plan of newly established Czechoslovak administration. It was renamed as ‘Terezin Memorial’. Its main motive is to remember the sufferers of the Nazi political and cultural ill-treatment in the occupation of the Czech lands in World War II, to encourage museum, research and educational activities, and care for the memorial sites linked with the suffering and death of dozens of thousands of victims of violence.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Free Guide Prague City
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Free Guide Prague City
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Prague, the capital of Czech Republic, would be a deeply fascinating destination and an entirely beguiling experience for any ordinary traveler. It is a very captivating place to pay a visit to owing to the marvelous network of beautiful bridges, diversified range of domes of different churches and the highly notorious swan-filled Vltava River. For all the night-life lovers Prague is not only the perfect region to visit, it’s also a contemporary city with its second of none, full of life activities bursting with vigor. It is the perfect blend of positive energy on account of its unique taste in melody, doubled with the cultural art pervasive and tripled with the remarkable events that take place here.
The primitive and medieval hub of Prague with all activities persists as a splendid combination of rough roads, enclosed cloisters not forgetting the delightful cathedrals and churches that please the eye like no other. Another landmark worth looking around is none other than the statuesque castle which was constructed in the time of 9th century.
Prague is a metropolis strongly associated with all major centers of the world. It is approachable through bus, airplane and trains, and moving inside the city is an effortless job because of the convenient availability of all sorts of public transports. This would be altogether inclusive of taxis, metros and shuttles. If you love walking, you may walk around the beautiful lanes of Prague; the ‘walk able’ city, lost in your thoughts in which you might be able to attain the state of emotional and mental serenity. Another ingenious way to get across Prague would be travelling on the eminent Vltava on nothing more than a beautiful watercraft that has been known to inspire some of the most gifted writers and some very skilled composers of the time.
Some Of The Distinctive Places To Visit In Prague
Prague castle is one of the largest castles in the history of this world. It is a major sightseer attraction and is a must-visit place if you are within the confines of Prague. Charles Bridge is one of the most alluring places to drop in on, and since it’s always abreast with trade and entertainment activities, it’s a beneficial area to visit if you are a businessman looking for some international business. Old town, New town and Lesser town are one of prime places loved by tourists.
If you are an admirer of architectural expressions, Prague would never cease to make a noteworthy impression on you, mainly because of The ‘Prague Dancing House’. Innumerable other castles also await you in this wondrous city of art combined with modernity. All the lovers and supporters of museums do not hesitate in planning a visit to Prague because it has countless galleries which are mainly dedicated to fine arts, decorative arts and historical museums catering to individual needs of various history lovers. River trips are far more enchanting than usual road trips which is why I would advise every visitor to check out the cruises available and have an experience which is far more magical than what words can describe.
Free Guide Prague City
Travel tips for your trip to Czech Republic Hotel Maps Famous Places in Czech Republic helps you to make your trip to Czech Republic in the holiday a Splendid One
Prague, the capital of Czech Republic, would be a deeply fascinating destination and an entirely beguiling experience for any ordinary traveler. It is a very captivating place to pay a visit to owing to the marvelous network of beautiful bridges, diversified range of domes of different churches and the highly notorious swan-filled Vltava River. For all the night-life lovers Prague is not only the perfect region to visit, it’s also a contemporary city with its second of none, full of life activities bursting with vigor. It is the perfect blend of positive energy on account of its unique taste in melody, doubled with the cultural art pervasive and tripled with the remarkable events that take place here.
The primitive and medieval hub of Prague with all activities persists as a splendid combination of rough roads, enclosed cloisters not forgetting the delightful cathedrals and churches that please the eye like no other. Another landmark worth looking around is none other than the statuesque castle which was constructed in the time of 9th century.
Prague is a metropolis strongly associated with all major centers of the world. It is approachable through bus, airplane and trains, and moving inside the city is an effortless job because of the convenient availability of all sorts of public transports. This would be altogether inclusive of taxis, metros and shuttles. If you love walking, you may walk around the beautiful lanes of Prague; the ‘walk able’ city, lost in your thoughts in which you might be able to attain the state of emotional and mental serenity. Another ingenious way to get across Prague would be travelling on the eminent Vltava on nothing more than a beautiful watercraft that has been known to inspire some of the most gifted writers and some very skilled composers of the time.
Some Of The Distinctive Places To Visit In Prague
Prague castle is one of the largest castles in the history of this world. It is a major sightseer attraction and is a must-visit place if you are within the confines of Prague. Charles Bridge is one of the most alluring places to drop in on, and since it’s always abreast with trade and entertainment activities, it’s a beneficial area to visit if you are a businessman looking for some international business. Old town, New town and Lesser town are one of prime places loved by tourists.
If you are an admirer of architectural expressions, Prague would never cease to make a noteworthy impression on you, mainly because of The ‘Prague Dancing House’. Innumerable other castles also await you in this wondrous city of art combined with modernity. All the lovers and supporters of museums do not hesitate in planning a visit to Prague because it has countless galleries which are mainly dedicated to fine arts, decorative arts and historical museums catering to individual needs of various history lovers. River trips are far more enchanting than usual road trips which is why I would advise every visitor to check out the cruises available and have an experience which is far more magical than what words can describe.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Money Exchange for Czech Republic -Services - Money
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Money Exchange for Czech Republic -Services - Money
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Czech Republic – No to the Euro Currency
When asked if the Czech Republic should work toward adopting the euro as its unit of currency, some 59.2 percent of Czech said no and an additional 14.5 percent said rather no (totaling 73.7 percent). Support for the euro was just 19.9 percent, or fewer than one in five people.
The Czech Republic is bound to eventually accept the euro as its currency under its agreement to join the EU, although no date has been set.
Prime Minister Petr Nečas has said his Cabinet, which should be in office to 2014, won’t make any decisions about the euro. If that holds true, the earliest adoption date would be 2017. Slovakia, Slovenia, Cyprus, Malta and Estonia, which, like the Czech Republic, joined the EU in May 2004 have already adopted the euro as their national currency.
If the Czech Republic had the euro as its currency, the poll shows that Czechs would still be highly opposed to providing financial aid to fellow eurozone countries that had gotten themselves into financial trouble, such as is currently the case with Portugal.
Some 53.5 percent are strongly opposed and another 19.3 percent rather opposed to such help, according to SANEP. In total, just 16.8 percent would favor helping indebted eurozone countries.
As for joining the EU itself, it is unlikely the Czech Republic would now do so. If a referendum on EU entry were held now, just 42 percent of respondents would favour entry, while 44.6 percent would oppose it.
Czech Republic – Big Shift Against Adopting the Euro
That is a big shift from the results of the actual EU referendum held June 2003, where 77.3 percent were for entry and only 22.7 percent opposed it. When asked if their opinions toward the EU have changed over time, though, 62.4 percent of respondents said that they have not, while 31.8 percent said they had.
“More than half of the respondents, 57.9 percent, perceive EU institutions, which transcend the laws of the member states, as ineffective and untrustworthy.” SANEP said in its report. Less than a third, some 32.5 percent, said they trusted the EU.
Credit cards:
Major cards such as American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard and others may be used to exchange currency and are also accepted in some hotels, restaurants and shops, and in ATMs.
ATM:
Major cards such as American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard and others may be used to exchange currency and are also accepted in some hotels, restaurants and shops, and in ATMs.
Travellers cheques:
These are accepted in banks, but only rarely in hotels and almost never in restaurants. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars, Euros or Pounds Sterling.
Banking hours:
Generally Mon-Fri 0800-1630. Some banks close early on Fridays.
Currency restriction:
There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency. However, amounts exceeding €10,000 or equivalent must be declared if travelling from or to a country outside the European Union.
Currency exchange:
Foreign currency (including traveller's cheques) can be exchanged at all bank branches and at authorised exchange offices, main hotels and road border crossings.
Money Exchange for Czech Republic -Services - Money
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Czech Republic – No to the Euro Currency
When asked if the Czech Republic should work toward adopting the euro as its unit of currency, some 59.2 percent of Czech said no and an additional 14.5 percent said rather no (totaling 73.7 percent). Support for the euro was just 19.9 percent, or fewer than one in five people.
The Czech Republic is bound to eventually accept the euro as its currency under its agreement to join the EU, although no date has been set.
Prime Minister Petr Nečas has said his Cabinet, which should be in office to 2014, won’t make any decisions about the euro. If that holds true, the earliest adoption date would be 2017. Slovakia, Slovenia, Cyprus, Malta and Estonia, which, like the Czech Republic, joined the EU in May 2004 have already adopted the euro as their national currency.
If the Czech Republic had the euro as its currency, the poll shows that Czechs would still be highly opposed to providing financial aid to fellow eurozone countries that had gotten themselves into financial trouble, such as is currently the case with Portugal.
Some 53.5 percent are strongly opposed and another 19.3 percent rather opposed to such help, according to SANEP. In total, just 16.8 percent would favor helping indebted eurozone countries.
As for joining the EU itself, it is unlikely the Czech Republic would now do so. If a referendum on EU entry were held now, just 42 percent of respondents would favour entry, while 44.6 percent would oppose it.
Czech Republic – Big Shift Against Adopting the Euro
That is a big shift from the results of the actual EU referendum held June 2003, where 77.3 percent were for entry and only 22.7 percent opposed it. When asked if their opinions toward the EU have changed over time, though, 62.4 percent of respondents said that they have not, while 31.8 percent said they had.
“More than half of the respondents, 57.9 percent, perceive EU institutions, which transcend the laws of the member states, as ineffective and untrustworthy.” SANEP said in its report. Less than a third, some 32.5 percent, said they trusted the EU.
Credit cards:
Major cards such as American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard and others may be used to exchange currency and are also accepted in some hotels, restaurants and shops, and in ATMs.
ATM:
Major cards such as American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard and others may be used to exchange currency and are also accepted in some hotels, restaurants and shops, and in ATMs.
Travellers cheques:
These are accepted in banks, but only rarely in hotels and almost never in restaurants. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars, Euros or Pounds Sterling.
Banking hours:
Generally Mon-Fri 0800-1630. Some banks close early on Fridays.
Currency restriction:
There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency. However, amounts exceeding €10,000 or equivalent must be declared if travelling from or to a country outside the European Union.
Currency exchange:
Foreign currency (including traveller's cheques) can be exchanged at all bank branches and at authorised exchange offices, main hotels and road border crossings.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Health and Medical Information for Czech Republic
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Health and Medical Information for Czech Republic
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The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) entitles European travellers to free or reduced cost emergency medical care, at state-run facilities, in the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. Contact the Centre for International Reimbursements (www.cmu.cz/en) for more details. Comprehensive travel insurance is advised.
Other risks:
Tick-borne encephalitis exists in rural forested areas during summer months. Immunisation against hepatitis B is sometimes advised. Rabies is present. If bitten, seek medical advice without delay.
Health and Medical Information for Czech Republic
Travel tips for your trip to Czech Republic Hotel Maps Famous Places in Czech Republic helps you to make your trip to Czech Republic in the holiday a Splendid One
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) entitles European travellers to free or reduced cost emergency medical care, at state-run facilities, in the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. Contact the Centre for International Reimbursements (www.cmu.cz/en) for more details. Comprehensive travel insurance is advised.
Other risks:
Tick-borne encephalitis exists in rural forested areas during summer months. Immunisation against hepatitis B is sometimes advised. Rabies is present. If bitten, seek medical advice without delay.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Short History Of Czech Republic and Culture
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Short History Of Czech Republic and Culture
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The Czech Republic is one of Europe's youngest states, having come into existence only in 1993. Before that, it had formed the western part of Czechoslovakia, a country which itself had only been created in 1918, following the collapse of the Hapsburg Empire after WWI.
By 1948, the Communists had become the dominant political force in Czechoslovakia. Soviet-style political and economic systems were put in place and Czechoslovakia became a firm Soviet ally.
The Government adhered closely to Soviet policy in all respects, until the emergence of a new leadership group under Alexander Dubcek in the late 1960s. In what became known as the 'Prague Spring', the Dubcek governments introduced a series of liberalising reforms.
After several months, the Soviets decided that the reforms had gone too far and, after failing to persuade the Czechoslovaks to desist from their chosen course, sent the tanks in. Dubcek and his allies were deposed in favour of a hard-line leadership led by Gustav Husak.
For the next two decades, Czechoslovakia barely deviated from the Soviet line.
Czechoslovakia threw out its communist regime in the Velvet Revolution of 1989 - so called because it took place without any violence.
The dissident playwright Václav Havel became president and served until 2003, but he was unable to hold the country together. Disagreements with politicians in Bratislava led to the Velvet Divorce in 1993, when Czechoslovakia split into two independent republics: the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic.
Prime Minister Mirek Topolánek's multi-party, centre-right coalition scraped through in a parliamentary vote of confidence in January 2007.
This was not his first attempt to form an administration: tricky coalition negotiations also had to take place after the 2006 general elections. Parliament also narrowly re-elected President Václav Klaus - who succeeded Havel in 2003 - in February 2008.
Short History Of Czech Republic and Culture
Travel tips for your trip to Czech Republic Hotel Maps Famous Places in Czech Republic helps you to make your trip to Czech Republic in the holiday a Splendid One
The Czech Republic is one of Europe's youngest states, having come into existence only in 1993. Before that, it had formed the western part of Czechoslovakia, a country which itself had only been created in 1918, following the collapse of the Hapsburg Empire after WWI.
By 1948, the Communists had become the dominant political force in Czechoslovakia. Soviet-style political and economic systems were put in place and Czechoslovakia became a firm Soviet ally.
The Government adhered closely to Soviet policy in all respects, until the emergence of a new leadership group under Alexander Dubcek in the late 1960s. In what became known as the 'Prague Spring', the Dubcek governments introduced a series of liberalising reforms.
After several months, the Soviets decided that the reforms had gone too far and, after failing to persuade the Czechoslovaks to desist from their chosen course, sent the tanks in. Dubcek and his allies were deposed in favour of a hard-line leadership led by Gustav Husak.
For the next two decades, Czechoslovakia barely deviated from the Soviet line.
Czechoslovakia threw out its communist regime in the Velvet Revolution of 1989 - so called because it took place without any violence.
The dissident playwright Václav Havel became president and served until 2003, but he was unable to hold the country together. Disagreements with politicians in Bratislava led to the Velvet Divorce in 1993, when Czechoslovakia split into two independent republics: the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic.
Prime Minister Mirek Topolánek's multi-party, centre-right coalition scraped through in a parliamentary vote of confidence in January 2007.
This was not his first attempt to form an administration: tricky coalition negotiations also had to take place after the 2006 general elections. Parliament also narrowly re-elected President Václav Klaus - who succeeded Havel in 2003 - in February 2008.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Czech Republic Accommodation. Hotel Guide. Details
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Czech Republic Accommodation. Hotel Guide. Details
Travel tips for your trip to Czech Republic Hotel Maps Famous Places in Czech Republic helps you to make your trip to Czech Republic in the holiday a Splendid One
Czech Republic is the place where you should be going if you want to see some of the finest architectural wonders of Europe. Accommodation in Czech Republic is readily available and you have a wide range of options to choose from. From luxurious hotels to cheap hostels you will find it all in Czech Republic.
Hotels
Luxurious hotels are mostly found in the city of Prague. Some of the other cities also offer quality hotel accommodation in Czech Republic. Apartment hotels are also very good which provide you with a snug family atmosphere. Facilities like TV, bathrooms, etc are a part of most hotels in Czech Republic.
Motels
Motels are chosen for accommodation in Czech Republic by the driving tourists of the country. The driving tourists usually pullover for the night and leave early morning, right after having their breakfast.
Hostels
If you are visiting the Czech Republic during the summer months, then staying in the hostels offer a cheaper option of accommodation in Czech Republic. The hostel rooms are placed at the disposal of students at other times during the year. Some of the things that you would be required to sacrifice at these hostels are privacy, quality of service, etc. But the hostels are great places for socializing with other tourists.
Czech Republic Accommodation. Hotel Guide. Details
Travel tips for your trip to Czech Republic Hotel Maps Famous Places in Czech Republic helps you to make your trip to Czech Republic in the holiday a Splendid One
Czech Republic is the place where you should be going if you want to see some of the finest architectural wonders of Europe. Accommodation in Czech Republic is readily available and you have a wide range of options to choose from. From luxurious hotels to cheap hostels you will find it all in Czech Republic.
Hotels
Luxurious hotels are mostly found in the city of Prague. Some of the other cities also offer quality hotel accommodation in Czech Republic. Apartment hotels are also very good which provide you with a snug family atmosphere. Facilities like TV, bathrooms, etc are a part of most hotels in Czech Republic.
Motels
Motels are chosen for accommodation in Czech Republic by the driving tourists of the country. The driving tourists usually pullover for the night and leave early morning, right after having their breakfast.
Hostels
If you are visiting the Czech Republic during the summer months, then staying in the hostels offer a cheaper option of accommodation in Czech Republic. The hostel rooms are placed at the disposal of students at other times during the year. Some of the things that you would be required to sacrifice at these hostels are privacy, quality of service, etc. But the hostels are great places for socializing with other tourists.
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