Czechia
History
The Přemyslid dukes established Bohemia around Prague Castle.
The Kingdom of Bohemia emerged, giving the area a defined monarchical state structure.
Czechoslovakia was founded as Austria-Hungary dissolved.
Czechoslovakia split peacefully and the Czech Republic was created.
Part ofEuropeMore countries, cities and routes.Short facts
RegionCentral Europe
LanguageCzech, Slovak
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
Drives onRight
Worth seeing
- Prague Old Town: Astronomical clock, Charles Bridge and a medieval skyline spanning centuries.
- Czech Beer Culture: Among the world's top beer consumers with centuries of brewing tradition.
- Cesky Krumlov: A fairytale Renaissance castle town on a bend in the Vltava river.
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PraguePlanning questions
What is Czechia known for?Prague Old Town, Czech Beer Culture, Cesky Krumlov.
What is the capital?Prague.
Which language is useful?Czech, Slovak.
When is the national day?28 October.
Upcoming events
Transmission Prague24 October 2026 – 24 October 2026 — Prague — Czechia
Czech Independent State Day28 October 2026 — Across Czechia — Czechia
Brutal Assault5 August 2027–8 August 2027 — Jaromer — CzechiaUse Prague as the first planning anchor for Czechia, then compare the city, food and worth-seeing notes on this page.
Food & drink
Svíčková
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Prague Old TownAstronomical clockCharles BridgeCzech Beer CultureCesky KrumlovCapital city
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