{"id":21998,"date":"2021-03-29T11:35:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-29T09:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aleksawn.bget.ru\/7-interesnyh-faktov-o-chehii\/"},"modified":"2026-10-23T11:25:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T08:25:49","slug":"7-interesting-facts-about-the-czech-republic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/en\/7-interesnyh-faktov-o-chehii\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Interesting Facts About the Czech Republic"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Bohemian, traditional, and authentic. These three words together best describe what a trip to the Czech Republic offers. The curiosities of the Czech Republic you&#039;ll discover will likely compel you to explore further or return to appreciate every detail.<\/p>\n<h2>The largest number of castles in Europe<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4241\" src=\"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/7-interesnyh-faktov-o-chehii_6467366c170f8.jpeg\" alt=\"Aerial view of Zv\u00edkov Castle with its traditional red roofs, river, and forest in the Czech Republic.\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" ><\/p>\n<p>The Czech Republic has over 2,000 castles and palaces, far more than any other European country. The most famous are Hlubok\u00e1, Orl\u00edk, and Lednice, as well as the state-owned \u010cesk\u00fd Krumlov Castle.<\/p>\n<h2>Favorite hobby of Czechs<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4243\" src=\"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/7-interesnyh-faktov-o-chehii_6467366cc4eef.jpeg\" alt=\"mountains in the Czech Republic\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" ><\/p>\n<p>Every country has its own favorite national sport. For the Czechs, it&#039;s not exactly an Olympic sport, but they live and practice it with just as much passion. A favorite pastime of Czech residents is mushroom picking.<\/p>\n<h2>Religious Curiosities of the Czech Republic<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4242\" src=\"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/7-interesnyh-faktov-o-chehii_6467366d85fc6.jpeg\" alt=\"Prague - bridge, Czech Republic\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" ><\/p>\n<p>The Czech Republic is among the least religious countries in the world. Much of its heritage remains in the form of church architecture, but it retains its own distinct character, making its social perspective very clear.<\/p>\n<h2>Economy<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4240\" src=\"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/7-interesnyh-faktov-o-chehii_6467366e4d1c6.jpeg\" alt=\"traditional Czech cuisine\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" ><\/p>\n<p>Although the euro is not yet in use in the Czech Republic, the country has a fairly developed economy and, contrary to what tourists might think, a good standard of living. The unemployment rate is approximately 2.21% (one of the lowest in the European Union). It is considered the most prosperous and stable of the post-communist countries. One of the most influential brands in its economy was \u0160koda, whose cars are sold in over 100 countries and was founded in 1895.<\/p>\n<h2>Prague, the most beautiful city in Europe since the 18th century<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4245\" src=\"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/7-interesnyh-faktov-o-chehii_6467366f03067.jpeg\" alt=\"Prague, Czech Republic\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" ><\/p>\n<p>The country&#039;s capital offers a scene that many travelers return to savor again and again. The castle there is the largest in Europe, with no fewer than 700 rooms. The nights smell of candy and cinnamon, and the promenades are filled with musicians, vendors, and even artists. Here, art is enjoyed live and in every corner.<\/p>\n<h2>Historical curiosities of the Czech Republic<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4239\" src=\"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/7-interesnyh-faktov-o-chehii_6467366fb4a0f.jpeg\" alt=\"Charles Bridge in Prague, Czech Republic\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" ><\/p>\n<p>On January 1, 1993, the Czech Republic gained independence, as did Slovakia, which together for many years formed Czechoslovakia. The Czech Republic now has 13 distinct regions, or krajs (countries), whose capital is considered the most beautiful city in Europe: Prague.<\/p>\n<h2>The debate over which city in the Czech Republic is the most beautiful<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4244\" src=\"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/7-interesnyh-faktov-o-chehii_64673670715b5.jpeg\" alt=\"PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC - DECEMBER 22, 2015: Old Town Square in Prague, Czech Republic\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" ><\/p>\n<p>There&#039;s another city in the Czech Republic, actually the second most visited in the country after Prague. It&#039;s called \u010cesk\u00fd Krumlov, and for some, it&#039;s the most beautiful city in the country. You&#039;ll have to judge for yourself.<\/p>\n<h2>Additional tips<\/h2>\n<p>To travel to the Czech Republic, you&#039;ll need to exchange currency, in this case from euros to Czech crowns. The idea is to make the exchange rate as cheap as possible, so we invite you to run a simulation right here in the app to see how inexpensively your trip could be to discover all these wonders and more. In fact, we&#039;ve compiled a list of blog posts with resources to help you reduce your travel costs or enjoy it in a different way.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bohemian, traditional, and authentic. These three words together best describe what a trip to the Czech Republic offers. 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