This is the top ten places
to visit in the Czech Republic.
Number one, Prague.
it would be unthinkable
to come to the Czech Republic,
and not visit Prague.
it is one of Europe's most visited cities
and has a rich history dating over a thousand years.
It is the countrie's largest city and capital,
with a population around 1.2 million.
There are so many things to do
one of our favorites was walking around the river.
learning about the famous Czech beer,
and seeing some of the city's monuments
and attraction.
Na zdravi!
Number two, Jeseniky.
There are plenty of places
to enjoy nature and adventure
in the Czech Republic
but our favorite was in Jeseniky.
Filled with picturesque hills,
and an abundance of hiking and mountain biking
as well as many other outdoor activities.
number three Brno
The capital of Moravia,
and the country's second largest city
It isn't near as popular as Prague,
but it should be.
it is the gateway to the country's wine lands
and a home to several universities
inside the city you can find many monuments,
cultural events,
markets and good eateries.
Just outside the city you can explore one of the
country's natural wonders, the Moravian Karst.
number four Bohemian Switzerland
Located in Northern Bohemia
this region is another great place to visit
for those in search of adventure
here you can hike to the Pravcicka brana
the largest sandstone arch in Europe.
Or take a boat ride through the Edmond Gorge
and just enjoy the scenery.
number five, Cesky Krumlov.
Located in Southern Bohemia, this charming town
is one of the most popular destinations
outside of the big cities.
Renaissance and baroque buildings
wrap around the curve of the Vltava River.
Be sure to visit the castle
and take a stroll through the city centre
to savor its well preserved medieval core.
number six, Kromeriz.
Located 60km east of Brno
you will find the small picturesque town of Kromeriz.
Which has been significantly influenced
by the Olomouc Bishop's
here you will find their former summer residence
a large Chateau.
However, the most popular attraction
is the Kromeriz Gardens,
with its complex design and labyrinths.
Number seven, Znojmo.
located 50 kilometers southwest of Brno,
this small border town
is home to some of the country's great wines.
The town also is next to
Podyji National Park
that is filled with cycling, hiking and horse riding trails.
Also nearby is the Vranov nad Dyji Chateau.
Number 8 Ostrava
Located in the northeast corner of the Czech Republic
just a few kilometers from the Polish border
it is the country's third largest city
and it is most famous for
being an industrial powerhouse
of the past
and the best tourist attractions
are the Landek Park Mining Museum,
and the Vitkovice Iron Works tour.
Number 9, Litomysl.
Located 100 kilometers north of Brno,
and is most famous for its Renaissance style Chateau
and the mini arcades and multi-coloured buildings
in Smetana square.
Take a tour of the chateau
to be amazed by its facade
with sgraffito decoration
as well as one of the oldest chateau theatres
in all of Europe.
Number 10, Mikulov.
Located in South Moravia near the Austrian border.
The first thing you will see
is a large baroque chateau
overlooking the historical center.
It is a popular wine producing region
and a great place to do tastings