Czech Republic Travel Guide

"The Czech Republic is still all things to all people. From the pulsing capital Prague to the back-in-time villages of Moravia, from toiling up mountains to lounging in spas, from the world-famous Pilsner to the strains of Smetana and Dvork, there's an experience to suit every taste.

Day of the Witches
"Even in these rational techno-bright days people still love those gothic Hansel-and-Gretelish tales about witches and broomsticks - one Samantha, two Darrens, a witch of a mother-in-law and eight years of nose-twitching on Bewitched can't be wrong.
These days the witches are just as likely to be young nubile Hollywood actresses working their magic for world peace and higher TV ratings than warty old hags from Salem but a little bit of a 'hubble bubble toil and trouble' never goes astray.

Most countries have their Night on Bald Mountain, their time of supernatural hocus-pocus; two-headed freaks and trolls; cauldron-stirring and chanting of spells; dancing of skeletons and howling at moons. In most Teutonic countries it is known as Walpurgisnacht; in Anglicised lands it's called Beltane or May Day; and in the Czech Republic it goes by the name of Carodejnice."

The Day of Slavonic Apostles Cyril and Methodius
The day when Slavonic Apostles Cyril and Methodius came, who brought Christianity to the territory of the todays Czech Republic in about the year 863, and some other foundations of European culture (e.g. a new type of writing), is celebrated July 5.
Jan Hus Day
The following day, July 6, marks one sad moment of Czech history. In 1415 Jan Hus , a Czech religious thinker, philosopher and reformer of the Catholic Church and a priest, was burned for his ideas in the Constance. He left for the Council of Constance equipped with a protective deed of Zikmund the King. He thought that at the time of solving the split of the church, he would be able to present his ideas, but he was asked to recall his teachings, which had moved all of Europe. He refused to do so. For promotion and the development of John Wickles ideas and Catholic reformation, he had been previously placed under interdict by Pope John XXIII.

Beneov
"Beneov is a town located in the Central Bohemian region of the Czech Republic. It lies between the Sazava and the Vltava rivers and is just 40 km out of Prague, the capital city.

The weather here is typical of the continental climate prevalent in the Republic. There are two main seasons: hot and humid summers and cool and dry winters with a lot of snow. Average temperatures for the former are from 4C to 1C, and for the latter, the temperatures range from 15C to 25C. The period from May to September is best for tourist visits as the days are warm and the nights are cool."

Brno
"The second largest town in the country and Moravias traditional capital, Brno was also the historic seat of the Premyslid dynasty. King Wenceslas I awarded Brno municipal status as early as 1243.
The citys skyline is dominated by the pilberk castle, where an early-Gothic palace with two chapels is still standing. Later on, the castle was converted into a baroque fortress, and in the 19th century, it became known as the infamous Jail of Nations.

The Petrov hill is topped by the Gothic cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul. At the beginning of the 16th century, the Old Town City Hall portal was built, featuring a late Gothic peculiarity a crooked pinnacle. Worth at least a brief mention are other historical buildings the monastery and convent buildings of religious orders, the Parnas fountain in the Baroque-naturalist style, the bishops court, the Renaissance palace of the Lords of Lip and Kuntt, church of St. Jakub (James), and the Hausperg Palace, nowadays the seat of the Goose on a String Theater"

Cesk Krumlov
"Cesk Krumlov, known as the architectural jewel of the Czech Republic, is one of the oldest and most preserved medieval towns in south Bohemia. Situated near the Austrian border and located in the Vltava river valley, it is jus two to three hours from the capital city of Prague.
The city is typified by a moderate climate. Winters extend over December to February with temperatures gradually rising in the months from March to May. The daytime temperature in July could rise as high as 30C.
Home to a population of nearly 14,500 people, this fascinating city is also home to nearly 300 historical buildings and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its festivals, gardens and magnificent medieval castles, Cesk Krumlov is a must visit for any traveller coming to the Czech Republic."

Time Zone
GMT + 1 Hour.

Language Spoken
Bavarian , Czech.