Czechia

Prague

The Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, and the castle district give you a dense walk through centuries of stone streets, towers, and river views.

Český Krumlov

Its tight medieval centre and castle above the Vltava make it one of the easiest places to feel the old Bohemian town layout.

Kutná Hora

The Gothic St Barbara’s Church and the Sedlec Ossuary are unusual and memorable stops, with clear traces of the silver-mining wealth that built the town.

Telč

The main square is lined with Renaissance and Baroque façades that are unusually well preserved and pleasant to explore on foot.

Svíčková na smetaně

Beef sirloin served in a creamy vegetable sauce, usually with bread dumplings, cranberry, and a slice of lemon.

Vepřo knedlo zelo

Roast pork with dumplings and sauerkraut, a common hearty plate in pubs and home kitchens.

Smažený sýr

A fried cheese cutlet, often served with tartar sauce and fries or potatoes.

Trdelník

A sweet rolled pastry baked over heat and coated with sugar and cinnamon, sold especially in tourist areas.

Coffee houses, beer halls, and village pubs are still part of daily life, and eating tends to be generous rather than fussy. The land carries layers of Bohemian and Moravian history: Gothic churches, Habsburg-era towns, and reminders of the Communist period all sit close together. People often value directness and dry humour, and the Czech language is heard everywhere from trams to small family restaurants.

• Dobrý den

  DOH-bree den

  Good day / hello

• Děkuji

  DYEH-koo-yee

  Thank you

• Prosím

  PRO-seem

  Please / you’re welcome

• Na zdraví

  nah ZDRAH-vee

  Cheers

The Prague Astronomical Clock on the Old Town Hall still draws crowds for its hourly show, and it has been ticking in some form since the 15th century.

Czech is the official language of Czechia.

The flag has two horizontal stripes, white over red, with a blue triangle at the hoist; the colors are traditional Slavic colors.

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