Plzeň (Pilsen)
Pilsner Urquell · West Bohemia
49.7384, 13.3736
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Map of Czechia
Major Czech cities and tourist destinations across Bohemia, Moravia, and Silesia.
Bohemia
10 locationsLiberec
North Bohemia · Jizera mountains
50.7671, 15.0562
České Budějovice
South Bohemia · Budweiser Budvar
48.9745, 14.4747
Hradec Králové
Hradec Králové region capital
50.2092, 15.8327
Pardubice
Pardubice region capital
50.0381, 15.7795
Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad)
Spa town · West Bohemia
50.2308, 12.8717
Český Krumlov
South Bohemia · UNESCO medieval town
Tiny medieval town with a sprawling castle complex. A favorite Prague day-trip alternative.
48.8110, 14.3151
Kutná Hora
Central Bohemia · UNESCO + Bone Church
49.9480, 15.2682
Mariánské Lázně
Spa town · West Bohemia
49.9647, 12.7016
Litoměřice
North Bohemia · gateway to Bohemian Switzerland
50.5346, 14.1313
Moravian-Silesian
1 locationOstrava
Moravian-Silesian · industrial east
49.8209, 18.2625
Olomouc Region
1 locationOlomouc
Central Moravia · UNESCO Holy Trinity Column
49.5938, 17.2509
Prague Region
1 locationPrague (Praha)
Capital · 1.3M · UNESCO old town
One of the most-visited European capitals — Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, Prague Castle.
50.0755, 14.4378
South Moravia
2 locationsBrno
South Moravia · 2nd-largest
49.1951, 16.6068
Mikulov
South Moravia · wine region
48.8060, 16.6373
Vysočina
1 locationTelč
Vysočina · UNESCO old town square
49.1840, 15.4503
Czechia (Czech Republic) at a glance
Czechia is divided into 14 regions across two historic lands.
- Bohemia (west): Prague + Plzeň + Karlovy Vary
- Moravia (east): Brno + Olomouc + wine country
- Silesia (small NE corner): Ostrava region
- Capital: Prague (since the 14th century, with brief interruptions)
Day trips from Prague
Prague's central location makes it a great base.
- Český Krumlov: 3 hrs south — medieval UNESCO town
- Kutná Hora: 1 hr east — Sedlec Ossuary (Bone Church)
- Karlovy Vary: 2 hrs west — historic spa town
- Plzeň: 1.5 hrs west — Pilsner Urquell brewery
Czechia is more than Prague
Most visitors stop at Prague. Going further pays off.
- Brno: vibrant + half the prices of Prague
- Moravian wine country (around Mikulov): undiscovered
- Czech Switzerland: dramatic sandstone cliffs (north)
- Beer culture: country with the highest per-capita beer consumption
Frequently asked questions
Capital of Czechia?
Prague.
Czechia vs. Czech Republic?
Same country. 'Czechia' is the shorter geographic name, made official in 2016.
Best month?
May–September. December is great if you like Christmas markets + want fewer crowds.
Is Czechia in the EU + Schengen?
Yes — EU member since 2004, Schengen since 2007. Uses the Czech koruna (not euro).
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