Czech Republic
The Czech Republic rests on elevated tablelands, known as the Bohemian Plateau, which stretch west to the border with Germany and east to Slovakia. The Bohemian Forest forms the Czech Republic's south-western border with Germany and Austria.Prague (Praha)
The capital of the Czech Republic is located in the central Bohemia region, on both banks of the Vltava River. The settlement of Prague dates from the 9th century, when it was the site of several Bohemian castles. The city started to grow in the 13th century with the establishment of German communities by King Wenceslas I of Bohemia. The German colonists developed the city rapidly, establishing the Altstadt in 1232. Trading prospered and the Neustadt was built to the south-east a century later. Prague is one of the most picturesque cities in Europe, and since the fall of Communism has become a popular tourist destination; especially among young backpackers, who know about a good deal quickly. Many bridges join the two parts of the city together, of which the most famous is the Karlsbrücke - Charles Bridge.
Painting Prague
Charles Bridge was built in the 14th century and later adorned with statues of saints. Painters and buskers use the bridge and unfortunately so do a few snatch thieves when it's crowded. The main towns are on the east bank, the older part characterised by its crooked streets and architectural relics of Bohemian grandeur. The 14th-century Tyn Cathedral was a centre of the religious revolt of the Hussites. The 14th-century town hall, Staromčstská Radnice, is also in the Old Town. The New Town has many public buildings, museums, and banks.