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Why Visit Czech
Republic
There
are several centres of tourist activity. The historic
city
of Prague is the primary tourist attraction, as the
city is also the most common point of entry for tourists
visiting other parts of the country. Most other cities
in the country attract significant numbers of tourists,
but the spa towns, such as Karlovy Vary, Mariánské Lázne
and Františkovy Lázne, are particularly popular
holiday destinations. Other popular tourist sites are the
many castles and chateaux, such as those at Karlštejn
Castle, Ceský Krumlov and the Lednice Valtice
area. Away from the towns, areas such as Ceský ráj, Šumava
and the Krkonoše Mountains attract visitors seeking
outdoor pursuits.
The country is also famous for its love of puppetry and
marionettes with a number of puppet festivals throughout
the country. The Pilsener style beer originated in western
Bohemian city of Plzen.
Popular Tourist
Sites include:
Brno -
Brno is the Czech Republic's second largest city after
Prague. Brno and the surrounding area have a long history
but unfortunately much what travelers will see today are
modern concrete buildings from the Communist era, and twentieth
century industrial areas.
Plzen -
The large main square, naesti Republiky, has some of
Plzen's most important attractions, including the
Cathedral of St Bartholomew. The Cathedral's spire is
the highest in the Czech Republic at 100m / 330ft. The
Renaissance Town Hall with sgrafitto decoration is also
located the main square. It is a unique building that
has seen many renovations and additions over the years.
Prague -
Prague has much to offer visitors interested in castles,
cathedrals, and culture. Nicknamed the city of a thousand
spires for its many domed churches, fine architecture
is found almost everywhere in the city. Examples of Gothic,
baroque, Renaissance, and Art Nouveau dot the city and
provide a dramatic contrast to the sturdy and ancient
Prague
Castle.
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Czech Republic
Climate:
The Czech Republic has a temperate continental climate,
with relatively hot summers and cold, cloudy and snowy
winters. Most rain falls during the summer. The temperature
difference between summer and winter is relatively high,
due to the landlocked geographical position.
Within the Czech Republic, temperatures vary greatly,
depending on the elevation. In general, at higher altitudes,
the temperatures decrease and precipitation increases.
Another important factor is the distribution of the mountains;
therefore, the climate is quite varied.
The coldest month is usually January, followed by February
and December. During these months, there is usually snow
in the mountains and sometimes in the major cities and
lowlands. During March, April and May, the temperature
usually increases rapidly, especially during April, when
the temperature and weather tends to vary widely during
the day. Spring is also characterized by high water levels
in the rivers, due to melting snow with occasional flooding.
The
warmest month of the year is July, followed by August
and June.
On average, summer temperatures are about 20
degrees higher than during winter. Especially in the
last decade, temperatures above 30 °C
(86 °F) are not unusual. Summer is also characterized
by rain and storms.
Autumn generally
begins in September, which is still relatively warm
and dry. During October, temperatures
usually fall below 15° or 10°C (59° or 50°F)
and deciduous trees begin to shed their leaves. By the
end of November, temperatures usually range around the
freezing point.
Czech's Cuisine:
Czech cuisine is marked by a strong emphasis on meat
dishes. Pork is quite common; beef and chicken are
also popular. Goose, duck, rabbit and wild game are
served. Fish is rare, with the occasional exception
of fresh trout and carp, which is served at Christmas.
Aside from Slivovitz, Czech beer and wine, Czechs also
produce two uniquely Czech liquors, Fernet Stock and
Becherovka. Kofola is a non-alcoholic Czech soft drink,
somewhat similar in look and taste to Coca-Cola, which
is also popular.
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