Czech Republic (Interrail Countries)

The Czech Republic nestles in a basin surrounded by a wreath of border mountain ranges. In the past, the country was intersected by a network of ancient trade routes running from east, west, north and south along the narrow river valleys to meet deep inland. Over the ages, the most important nations of Europe have met each other in the Czech Republic and influenced each others destinies.

Country characteristics

Historic towns and rural architecture
The Czech lands are virtually a showcase of architectural styles, as reflected in their historic towns, castles and manor houses, valuable relics of sacred and rural architecture, remarkable museum and gallery collections and unique examples of technical construction. The most important locations - the historic core of Prague, the towns of Kutna Hora, Cesky Krumlov, Telc, Litomysl and Kromeriz, the pilgrim church of St. John Nepomuk at Zelena Hora near Zdar nad Sazavou, the Lednice-Valtice area, and the village of Holasovice in southern Bohemia - have deservedly been put on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Czech’s influence on European celebrities
The most eminent personalities of European and world science and art have left their indelible imprint on the country's history. Mozart, Goethe, Kafka, Beethoven, Einstein, Tycho Brahe and Casanova are only few of the numerous celebrities who were influenced by or in some way connected with the Czech lands. 
 
Summer hiking and winter sports
The beautiful countryside is profoundly reflected in the soul of the nation. The border mountain regions are paradise for those who enjoy summer hiking or winter sports, whereas the landscape of southern Bohemia, embroidered with a pattern of lakes, offers enchanting venues for long contemplative walks. The highly characteristic Wallachian region with its wealth of rural folk architecture and the wine-growing areas of southern Moravia have also been much visited destinations. The people who live there are friendly, hospitable and endowed with a special sense of humor.