Czech Republic

Visually stunning Prague, with 600 years of the past seemingly untouched.

The Czech Republic is a small nation located at the very heart of Central Europe. The last home of legendary seducer Casanova, the place where the great poet Goethe fell in love and where Mozart's opera Don Giovanni had its world premier, this tiny country is blessed with a host of spectacular cultural treasures including over 2000 castles and palaces, and historical monuments of all architectural styles. Attend concerts of period music, operas and mediaeval fairs or don a sweeping gown and best suit and dance until dawn at a formal ball - a tradition that lives on. With a rich tapestry of natural wonders such as towering cliff formations, mountain ridges, mysterious forests, lakes and quiet meadows, there is a huge variety of experiences to choose from.

Prague, the Czech capital, is a city of rich, opulent beauty with an epic history, and is known as one of the most stunning cities in Europe. Stroll along narrow streets lit by authentic gaslight, row a boat along the Vltava River, stop in a cosy café where you can enjoy delicious Czech speciality cuisine with a glass or two of Moravian and Bohemian wines or one of over 470 varieties of local beers. This compact mediaeval centre is an evocative maze of cobbled lanes, ancient courtyards and churches beyond number, all watched over by an 1100-year-old castle. With so much on offer, the Czech Republic is the ideal destination for spending a short city break or an entire holiday.