Bohemia, the western region of the Czech Republic

Cities of art, luxurious spas, castles surrounded by greenery and mugs of tasty blond beer: Bohemia is the perfect region for a fairytale holiday.
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A historical region in Central Europe, Bohemia conjures up fairytale images of castles nestled in green forests and luxurious spas, but this region is also home to some of the largest cities in the Czech Republic, including Prague. There are numerous museums, art galleries and theatres you can visit not only in the capital, but also in Budějovice and Pilsen, which was declared European Capital of Culture in 2015.

Already inhabited in Roman times, the scene of barbarian invasions by Germanic and Slavic tribes, Bohemia was colonised by the Slavic ancestors of the present Czech population in the 6th century and became an independent state within the Holy Roman Empire in the 10th century. It fell under Habsburg rule in 1526 and remained so until the end of World War I, with the creation of Czechoslovakia. It became part of the Czech Republic in 1993, following the referendum that divided this state from Slovakia.

A completely different story is the one involving the fresh water of this region, the main ingredient of the tasty beers produced here. The historic Pilsen Urquell brewery, where the world’s first blond lager was brewed, is a must-see for fans of beer tourism but also for the merely curious.

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What to see in Bohemia

Pilsen

Pilsen

Go to Pilsen to taste a blond beer where lager was born. In addition to historic breweries, impressive churches, underground streets and museums await you.
Český Krumlov

Český Krumlov

Discover on a day trip from Prague why the small medieval town of Český Krumlov is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Karlštejn Castle

Karlštejn Castle

One of the most visited castles in the Czech Republic is located in Karlštejn, just 30 km from Prague: a perfect destination for a wonderful day trip
Kutná Hora

Kutná Hora

In Kutná Hora, a UNESCO World Heritage town within easy reach of Prague, silver mines, good wine and 40,000 skulls await you.
Terezín

Terezín

Marienbad

Marienbad

Karlovy Vary

Karlovy Vary

Zelená Hora

Zelená Hora

The other region of the Czech Republic

Moravia, the eastern region of the Czech Republic

Moravia, the eastern region of the Czech Republic

Discover Moravia, a region with a varied landscape where you can enjoy cultural, food and wine or industrial tourism.
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How to save on transport and entrance fees

City Card allow you to save on public transport and / or on the entrances to the main tourist attractions.

Prague: CoolPass with Access to 70+ Attractions
Prague: CoolPass with Access to 70+ Attractions
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