Due to its eventful history, the Czech Republic is filled with picturesque, unique and interesting places attracting crowds of tourists. Charles Bridge crossing the Vltava River in Prague is striking in its beauty. Erected in the 14th century, the bridge is decorated with statues of prominent figures from Czech history. In the heart of Prague is the House of the Black Madonna - a museum of Czech Cubism built in the early 20th century. It is the first cubist architecture building in Europe. Inside you can get acquainted with the Czech Cubism of 1910-1919: paintings, sculptures, architecture, adverts, and so on. On the ground floor is Grand Cafe Orient.
5-star Art Deko Imperial luxury hotel surprises its guests with a ceramic mosaic decoration of the interior. Other luxurious advantages of the hotel …
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Czech Police Museum in the capital tells about the fascinating history of the country's criminology and high-profile criminal cases. It keeps such artifacts as police uniforms and badges, weapons, police motorcycles, cars and helicopters, pieces of evidence, recreated crime scenes, and much more. Near Charles Bridge is the Franz Kafka Museum, which is sure to impress fans of the writer: it contains first editions of his books, letters, diaries, and other documents. The Museum of Communism impartially tells about four decades of Czech life. Its rooms are arranged so that they convey the atmosphere of that period.
A neo-Baroque 18th-century castle in Southeast Moravia with chic interiors, a French baroque garden, and an English park attracts with its beauty. In Hradec Králové, you can explore Hrádek u Nechanic, a gorgeous 19th-century castle surrounded by an English park. Get inside to see furniture of the 16-17th centuries and find out how rich people lived in the 19th century. There are guided tours lasting from 30 minutes to an hour, during which guests walk around a chapel, a library, the Knight's Hall, guest rooms, and other halls. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
A rich historical heritage of the Czech Republic found its expression in many hotels of this country. Hotel Imperial in Karlovy Vary dates as far back …
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In the central part of the Czech Republic, in the Central Bohemian Region, there is 13th-century Český Šternberk Gothic Castle. It is interesting not only for its antiquity, beauty, magnificent views, and collection of copper engravings but also for the fact that its current owners are direct descendants of the castle's first owners. In the 20th century, the castle was equipped with electricity, sanitary facilities, and heating. Guests of the Central Bohemian Region wishing to look at something more contemporary are recommended to visit the interactive Vintage Car Museum where they can see such Soviet cars as Skoda, Volga, Moskvich, and others. Visitors can even drive some vehicles.
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In Smržovka, Liberec Region, there is the great Museum of Armoured Machinery open from April to October. It would be a godsend for those interested in military transport. On request and for an extra fee, you can ride a real tank in the museum building. The museum contains one of the broadest collections in Europe - American, Soviet and British tanks. Here you can also look at other military vehicles of the Second World War and more recent times.
The Czech Republic is a country with a rich history and cultural heritage, which are reflected in local holidays and festivals. Czechs love both …
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In Sedlec you will find the famous Kostnice, or “the Bone Church”, a Gothic building tracing its history since the 13th century, the interior of which is made of human bones. Tens of thousands of skeletons of people who died in the 13th-16th centuries were used to create a huge magnificent chandelier, bells, ornaments, and bowls. Another similar blood-chilling structure can be found in Brno - it is an underground ossuary at St. Jacob's Church. Founded in the 17th century, it contains the remains of 50 thousand people, mostly victims of cholera and plague. The 19th-century Schwarzenberg family tomb in Domanin is a chapel and a huge marble sarcophagus containing 26 coffins with embalmed bodies.
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In the village of Ruprechtov, South Moravian region, there is an unusual 19th-century mill. Its Dutch architectural style - a rounded building with a rotating roof - sets it apart from other Czech mills. Nowadays, the mill is not functioning, it can only be visited in October or by appointment in other months. In the same region is the Moravian Gallery in Brno - a large art museum whose several buildings provide an opportunity to get acquainted with art from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, as well as contemporary art.
Due to its eventful history, the Czech Republic is filled with picturesque, unique and interesting places attracting crowds of tourists. Charles Bridge crossing the Vltava River in Prague is striking in its beauty. Erected in the 14th century, the bridge is decorated with statues of prominent figures from Czech history. In the heart of Prague is the House of the Black Madonna - a museum of Czech Cubism built in the early 20th century. It is the first cubist architecture building in Europe. Inside you can get acquainted with the Czech Cubism of 1910-1919: paintings, sculptures, architecture, adverts, and so on. On the ground floor is Grand Cafe Orient.
In Smržovka, Liberec Region, there is the great Museum of Armoured Machinery open from April to October. It would be a godsend for those interested in military transport. On request and for an extra fee, you can ride a real tank in the museum building. The museum contains one of the broadest collections in Europe - American, Soviet and British tanks. Here you can also look at other military vehicles of the Second World War and more recent times.
In the village of Ruprechtov, South Moravian region, there is an unusual 19th-century mill. Its Dutch architectural style - a rounded building with a rotating roof - sets it apart from other Czech mills. Nowadays, the mill is not functioning, it can only be visited in October or by appointment in other months. In the same region is the Moravian Gallery in Brno - a large art museum whose several buildings provide an opportunity to get acquainted with art from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, as well as contemporary art. 
