There is much more to the Czech Republic than the city of Prague. Many of us have enjoyed short breaks in the old town of Prague, but apart from taking a ride on a river boat, sitting in the square, visiting the castle and the most wonderful Art Nouveau Museum, wandering around the Jewish Quarter, or admiring the very ornate glassware in the shops, know nothing more about the rest of Prague and the Czech Republic.
Good King Wenceslas, familiar to all children from Christmas Carols has a square named after him in Prague. There are chateaux, monasteries, cathedrals galore. An astronomical clock that shows the revolutions of the sun and moon, and manages to keep time as well. However, there is so much more to the Czech Republic than the Old Town of Prague.
The Czech Republic is a land-locked country of mountains, plains and rivers. The Krkonoše mountains in the east create a natural border with Poland. This part is forested national park which overlaps both countries. Brown bears, wolves, wild boar and other rare species still roam these forests. The highest mountain called Snìžka, or Snowy, attracts winter skiers to it and neighbouring ski slopes. There are many other national parks, all with hiking trails, cycle paths which double as cross-country skiing paths during the winter, plus various other outdoor activities.
The Czech Republic borders Germany to the north and north west, Slovakia to the east and Austria to the south.
Perhaps you were one of many British people participating in a Stag or Hen weekend and can only recall the interior of a string of bars. Time return to the Czech Republic and see it properly.