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    Beyond the borders of Prague: Explore great places in the Czech Republic

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    Czech Republic has a lot more to offer than just Prague.

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    A small country located in the Central Europe, Czech Republic has a lot more to offer than just Prague. It's a land of many stories — popular for its music, UNESCO Sites, spa towns, beer and castles.

    Take a walk through the Garden of Europe in the Lednice-Valtice Complex
    There are not many places in the world which have received such care as the elegant area around the spectacular Lednice and Valtice chateaux. An absolutely unique park has been created here over the centuries, full of rare tree species, romantic little buildings, fishponds and beautiful little corners.

    The Lednice-Valtice Complex, which has been included in the UNESCO list, is known as the Garden of Europe to this very day. Brno, a pulsing city of students perfectly combines history, modern architecture, culture and busy nightlife in original bars. You have to see the legendary Tugendhat Villa, the mysterious underground and the infamous jail. By the way -did you know Brno was famous once upon a time for witchcraft?

    Bask in the thermal springs of Karlovy Vary
    With the highest concentration of healing thermal springs this rejuvenating spa town is a salve for the body and mind. Those looking for souvenirs can take a pick from world famous Moser glassworks, Thun Karlovy Vary porcelain, or the exceptional Becherovka herbal liqueur, which is often dubbed the town's 13th spring.

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    Lednice-Valtice Complex

    You should also try the traditional & popular spa wafers which come in interesting flavours. In addition to these, Europe's notable and one of the world's oldest Karlovy Vary International Film Festival is also hosted here.

    Experience the Czech beer culture in Plzen
    The minute you enter Plzen, you'll know this is a city that lives for beer. The vast majority of Plzen's visitors take a tour of the famous brewery, which gave the world Pils lager. But Plzen has a lot more to offer than just a visit to the brewery.

    Climb up the tower of the Saint Bartholomew as it has the highest church spire in the Czech Republic or visit the city with a labyrinth of corridors, cellars and wells under the cobblestones of the city of Plzen!

    So go ahead and take a vacation to the Land of Stories! More details: www.czechtourism.com

    ( Originally published on Jun 21, 2018 )
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