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Tourist Attractions In Czechoslovakia

The country of Czechoslovakia is in Central Europe, but as of 1991, the country split into two areas, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The capital city of the Czech Republic is Prague and it has a population of approximately 10.7 million people. The town of Prague contains a varied tapestry of natural wonders and cultural structures that attract more than 6 million tourists each year.

For more than a thousand years, the city of Prague has contained bridges, cathedrals and other spectacular attractions that are reflected in the Vltava River. There are buildings that reflect Baroque, Gothic, Romanesque and Renaissance architecture. There are fifteen bridges, fourteen of which span the Vltava River. The oldest bridge is the Charles Bridge, built in 1357 by Emperor Charles IV. On a trek through the city, tourists can walk along the Royal Way, which was the coronation route used by Czech kings, this bridge connects the village with Prague Castle.

Prague Castle is where Czech kings, Holy Roman Emperors and Czech presidents have had their offices. The castle is one of the largest in the world, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. The castle grounds contain St. Vitus Cathedral, the Basilica St. George, a monetary, several smaller palaces and pristine gardens. The National Gallery is also located here and contains Bohemian baroque and mannerism art. In the summer, the Summer Shakespeare Festival is located on the grounds of the palace, which draws record numbers of tourists every year.

The Prague Spring International Music Festival was first started in 1946, and features an ongoing parade of world famous performers, composers, symphonic and chamber orchestras. The festival begins with a traditional reading of “My Homeland”, a symphonic poem by Bedrich Smetana and is ending with the orchestra playing Ninth Symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven. The festival represents some of the finest musicians in the world and serves as an overview of world music and its latest developments.

The Czech Republic is a veritable powerhouse in terms of UNESCO locations available in the country. There are many World Heritage Sites located in the Czech Republic; the Pilgrimage Church of St. John, the Prague Historical Center, the Villa Tugendhat, Trebic: Basilica of St. Trocope and Jewish town, Telc, the Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc, Litomysl, the Lendice-Valtice area, the Cathedral St. St. Barbara, Holasovice and Cesky Krumlov. Each of these locations offers tourists the chance to experience some of the most beautiful and historical locations in Central Europe.

The Picture Gallery located in Kromeriz Palace, contains the Titan Gallery. Tourists are lead through the museum by a tour guide and will witness an exhibit of the collection of Karl von Liechtenstein. Liechtenstein acquired much of his collection during the 17th century and as a result the gallery has the largest collection of Czech artwork in the country. There are some very famous works including; the “Apostles” by Veronese, “The Beheading Of John The Baptist”, by Lucas Cranach and other works by Anthony van Dyck and Jacopo Bassano.

The Czech Republic has many fine hotels available for tourists. One favorite is the Hotel Savoy, which is a five-star establishment in Prague. The hotel combines elegance with old world feel and luxury. It is in close proximity to Prague Caste, the St. Vitus Cathedral and the popular “Lesser Quarter”, which is home to quaint galleries, upscale boutiques and charming restaurants. In June of 2007, the Hostel Downtown opened its doors. It is located in the heart of Prague and is open all year round. The climate of the Czech Republic is continental and there are cold winters and hot summers. The summer climate brings in average temperatures in the 70 °F range, making it the best time for people to travel and tour the beautiful country.