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In Prague, the quaint Museum of Communism is an interesting visit. Český Krumlov is a very popular, and besides the charm, there are many different water sports including rafting. Moravia’s landscapes, Czechia’s wine region, are often compared to those of Tuscany. Marianske Lazne is one of the famous spa towns while Karlovy Vary is the most famous spa town.
There are some 2,000 castles in the Czechia. Hluboka nad Vltavou is a gorgeous castle to visit in south Bohemia. South of Prague, Konopiste, is a stunning castle to visit and Karlštejn Castle is a large Gothic fortress. Make sure to Include a visit to Bouzov Castle is visiting Olomouc.
When you need to get out and commune with nature, České Švýcarsko National Park and Sumava National Park are natural wonderlands worth the time. For the unusual, visit Sedlec Ossuary (a.k.a. Bone Church) in Kutna Hora. The small chapel contains the bones of between 40,000-70,000 people that died in the Black Plague, and which decorate the walls, form the chandeliers, and coat of arms.
Telc is a beautiful town featuring Italian Renaissance architecture.
Pilsen (also written as Plzeň in Czech) is located just one hour drive southwest of Prague. Fans of pivo (Czech for “beer”) might tour the Pilsner Urquell Brewery before exploring the modern microbrew scene. Architecture fans can admire the preserved interiors of local architect Adolf Loos, and gaze at the stained glass inside one of the world’s largest synagogues.
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