Top 10 Places to Visit in Czech Republic

This is the top 10 places to visit in the Czech Republic. Number one, Prague. It would be unthinkable to come to the Czech Republic and not visit Prague. It is one of Europe's most visited cities and has a rich history dating over a thousand years. It is the country's largest city and capital with a population around 1.2 million. There are so many things to do. One of our favorites was walking around the river, learning about the famous Czech beer and seeing some of the city's monuments and attractions. Number two, Jeseníky. There are plenty of places to enjoy nature and adventure in the Czech Republic but our favorite was in Jeseníky. Filled with picturesque hills and an abundance of hiking and mountain biking as well as many other outdoor activities. Number three, Brno. The capital of Moravia and the country's second largest city. It isn't near as popular as Prague but it should be. It is the gateway to the country's winelands and a home to several universities. Inside the city you can find many monuments, cultural events, markets and good eateries. Just outside the city you can explore one of the country's natural wonders, the Moravian Karst. Number four, Bohemian Switzerland. Located in northern Bohemia, this region is another great place to visit for those in search of adventure. Here you can hike to the Pravka Brana, the largest sandstone arch in Europe. Or take a boat ride through the Edmund Gorge and just enjoy the scenery. Number five, Český Krumlov. Located in southern Bohemia, this charming town is one of the most popular destinations outside of the big cities. Renaissance and baroque buildings wrap around the curve of the Vltava river. Be sure to visit the castle and take a stroll through the city center to savor its well-preserved medieval core. Number six, Krameritz. Located 50 kilometers east of Brno, you will find the small picturesque town of Krameritz, which has been significantly influenced by the Olomouc Bishops. Here you will find their former summer residence, a large chateau. However, the most popular attraction is the Krameritz Gardens, with its complex design and labyrinths. Number seven, Znojmo. Located 50 kilometers southwest of Brno, this small border town is home to some of the country's great wines. The town also is next to Podi National Park that is filled with cycling, hiking, and horse riding trails. Also nearby is the Vranov Nady Chateau. Number eight, Ostrava. Located in the northeast corner of the Czech Republic, just a few kilometers from the Polish border, it is the country's third largest city and it is most famous for being an industrial powerhouse of the past. And the best tourist attractions are the Landek Park Mining Museum and the Vitkovice Ironworks Tour. Number nine, Little Mitchell. Located 100 kilometers north of Brno and is most famous for its renaissance style chateau and the many arcades and multi-colored buildings in Smetana Square. Take a tour of the chateau to be amazed by its facade, with escrofito decoration, as well as one of the oldest chateau theaters in all of Europe. Number 10, Mikulov. Located in south Moravia, near the Austrian border, the first thing you will see is a large baroque chateau overlooking the historical center. It is a popular wine producing region and a great place to do tastings. Please let us know which is your favorite place to visit in the Czech Republic.