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Czechia

A photograph of Czechia
Photograph · Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0

Czechia is landlocked and hilly, 78,871 km² bordered by Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the southeast and Austria to the south, under a mostly temperate continental climate. Prague is the capital and the largest city, and it is the name most readers arrive with; Brno, Ostrava, Plzeň and Liberec are the other urban centres. The country answers to three names — Czechia, the Czech Republic, and historically Bohemia, the duchy founded in the late 9th century that was recognised as an Imperial Estate of the Holy Roman Empire in 1002 and became a kingdom in 1198.

Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Cities

Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.

Practical information
Language spoken
Czech
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+420
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Czech koruna (CZK)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
112
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type C and E · 230 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
No verified nationwide visitor statement was recorded

Planning a visit

  1. January: seasonal closure recorded
  2. February: seasonal closure recorded
  3. March: seasonal closure recorded
  4. April: seasonal closure recorded
  5. May: no seasonality data recorded
  6. June: no seasonality data recorded
  7. July: no seasonality data recorded
  8. August: no seasonality data recorded
  9. September: no seasonality data recorded — this month
  10. October: seasonal closure recorded
  11. November: seasonal closure recorded
  12. December: seasonal closure recorded

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

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Historic monuments 19 Museums 61 Places of worship 8 Nature sites 2 Viewpoints 5 Food and drink 0 Markets and shopping 0 Entertainment 0 Nightlife 0 Family attractions 1 Art and culture 4 Activities 0

Typical visit duration

Up to 1 hour 4

Interests

History 0 Art 0 Museums 0 Nature 0 Sea and beach 0 Viewpoints 0
  1. Old Town Square Old Town Square
    01 1 hour

    Old Town Square

    Staroměstské náměstí

    Staroměstské náměstí, known in English as Old Town Square, is the historic central square of Prague's Old Town.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
    • Prague
  2. Obecní dům Obecní dům
    02 1 hour

    Obecní dům

    Municipal House, known locally as Obecní dům, is a landmark Art Nouveau cultural venue in Prague's Old Town. It stands beside the Powder Gate, a medieval city gate, though the two structures are independent of each other.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
    • Prague
  3. National Theatre National Theatre
    03 1 hour

    National Theatre

    Národní divadlo

    The National Theatre in Prague, known locally as Národní divadlo, stands as a principal cultural institution in the Czech capital.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
    • Prague
  4. Dancing House Dancing House
    04 1 hour

    Dancing House

    Tančící dům

    The Dancing House, known locally as Tančící dům, stands as a distinctive modern building in Prague. Designed by architects Vlado Milunić and Frank Gehry, it was completed in 1996.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
    • Prague

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata ·

Common questions

How long should a first trip to Czechia be?

Six to eight days can divide time between Prague and one extension such as Brno, Olomouc, Český Krumlov, or Kutná Hora. Český Krumlov benefits from an overnight, whereas Kutná Hora is a practical day trip.

What entry documents are needed for Czechia?

Czechia is in the Schengen Area, but the required documents depend on nationality. Check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or official VisitCzechia entry guidance for the current visa and passport rule.

What is the best way to travel around Czechia?

Václav Havel Airport is the main gateway, and a dense rail network plus intercity buses links the country. Urban tickets may require validation, while long-distance tickets can be service-specific, so treat them as separate products.

When is a practical time to visit Czechia?

April to June and September to October are broad city-and-rail planning windows. Rural castles may follow seasonal schedules, so verify those dates before building a route around them.

What money and payment basics apply in Czechia?

Czechia uses the Czech koruna (CZK), not the euro. Keep some koruna for smaller transactions and confirm that card terminals charge CZK rather than offering an unexamined conversion.

What practical safety details should I save for Czechia?

In Czechia, 112 reaches the emergency services. The grid delivers 230 V through Type C and E sockets. Water potability has no recorded value in this guide; verify it with the local authority for the place being visited.