Czech & Slovak Republics
Czech Republic:
The enchanting capital, Prague: The French style castle of Konopiste:
The weird and wonderful human bone sculptures at Sedlec Monastery
near Kutna Hora and Cesky Krumlov one of Europe's most beautiful
towns especially stunning at night.
Slovak Republic:
In the capital Bratislava, stroll around the old town and visit
some of the country's best museums, also worth a visit is the village
of Cicmany with its quaint painted houses and a trip to the Slovak
Paradise National Park for its fine mountain scenery.
Czech Republic :
In Prague the Toy Museum, and the Petrin Hill park which has a funicular
rail, mirror maze, Planetarium and playground. Or how about a visit
to the marionette theatre.
Slovak Republic:
If they don't suffer from nightmares - take them to the week long
Ghost festival in Bonjnice Chateau at the end of April. For a family
day out visit on of the many folk festivals around the country which
have lots to see including local music, dancing and costume.
Water Sports and Caving in both regions.
Czech Republic: Hiking in the beautiful Cesky raj national park.
Slovak Republic: Skiing, hiking and mountaineering in the Tatra
mountains.
Don't miss out on the chance if you are offered a home cooked meal
of knedlo-zelo-vepro - roast pork, dumplings and sauerkraut.. Rated
as having some of the best beers in the world Czech beer is sold
almost everywhere or if you have a sweet tooth or want something
stronger try some of the unusual liqueurs and brandies.
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Where to dance the night away
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Prague is a great place for music lovers and is now well known
as a European centre for Classical, Jazz and Rock music and has
a good range of evening entertainment including theatre, avant garde
cinema or . Look out for annual music festivals in all the major
cities.
December/January - Prague Winter - a music and theatre festival.
July/August at Vychodna, Central Slovakia - Folklore and costume
festival.
Czech Glass or Crystal is great value, Classical CD's of national
composers and look out for good quality marionettes and wooden toys.
Czech republic
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Language: Czech
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Currency: Crown (Kc)
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Visas: No visa required for up to 90 days for UK citizens.
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Time: GMT +1
Slovak Republic
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Language: Slovak (both languages very closely related)
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Currency: Crown (Sk)
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Visas: No visa required for up to 180 days for UK citizens.
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Time: GMT +1
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Climate: Mild / warm showery summers - cold, snowy winters
(Slovakia tending to be wetter in summer and harsher winters
than Czech Rep). Best times to visit May to June or September.
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UK Tourist Office: Czech Tourist Office (CCC), 97 Great Portland
Street, London, WIN 5RA. Vaccinations: None required.
Click here to see a video guide to The Czech Republic
Call us on 0870 1999 038 for further details
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