With its location
at the heart of Europe, the Czech lands were confronted with various cultural
influences and constructional styles during the course of history. Because
our country was one of a few that were only slightly touched by both the last
war and the clearance projects of modernism, its rich cultural inheritance
was preserved.
Landscape
A charming, undulating landscape with mountains and upland plains, forests
and smaller ranges of hills, mineral formations and bizarre, sandstone cliffs
– all of this awaits the visitor. Lakes and lochs form the profile of
Southern Bohemia. The glacial Cerne and Cerovo lakes are amongst the most
beautiful parts of the Sumava National Park, in which there are to be found
wild, woodland streams with crystal clear water, tranquil valleys, and expansive
forests containing unique flora and fauna...
The Jewish inheritance
Between the figure of the Prague Rabbi Löwe with his famous Golem and
the unimaginable suffering of Jews in the Terezín fortress lie centuries
of the common life of Czechs, Jews and Germans on the territory of Bohemia
and Moravia. In Prague the Jewish Community existed as far back as the 10th
century.
Music
It is possible that the saying "If they’re Czech they’re a
musician" is these days a little out of date. However, the Czech musical
tradition is thriving to this day. Musical festivals are held around the entire
country from spring through to autumn. One of the most prestigious is the
Prague Spring international musical festival (concerts, operas), Prague Autumn
(concerts), and the international music festival in Cesky Krumlov.
