Czech Republic
Castles that outnumber the calendar, a capital built from cubes and spires, and villages where a single square still sets the pace of the day.
Why Are There So Many Castles in the Czech Republic?
Some countries feel like they belong in a futuristic film.
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What Surprises Even Well-Travelled Visitors About Czechia
Some countries impress at once.
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How Did Czechia Manage to Preserve Its Harmony?
A beautiful city can be spoiled far more quickly than it can be built.
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Why Does Czechia Feel So Harmonious?
A beautiful city is not necessarily the one with the most beautiful buildings.
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In the Footsteps of Czech Cubism: How to See the Prague Most Visitors Never Notice
Most people come to Prague for the landmarks they already recognize from photographs: Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, or the Old Town Square.
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The Village Where Christmas Is Assembled from Glass Beads
Christmas ornaments are made by the millions.
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Telč — A Town Built Around One Perfect Square
Some towns are remembered for individual landmarks.
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A Church Made of Human Bones
If someone showed you a photograph of this chapel without any explanation, you would probably assume it was a set from a horror film.
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The Underground Cathedral Where Nobody Ever Prayed
Imagine walking down a staircase and finding yourself inside a vast brick cathedral.
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