Although the Czech Republic is small, it has managed to pack an amazing range and wealth of fascinating places and beautiful terrain within its borders. It is said that there are more castles per square mile in the Czech Republic than anywhere else on Earth. There are more than enough castles and chateaux lying around to satisfy even the most zealous castle-aficionado and keep him or her busy for months or even years.

Most towns and cities are quite small compared to North American towns but usually have an historic core that has either been faithfully maintained and preserved or has been lovingly restored. An unforeseen advantage of being controlled by the communists for so many years is that for many decades there was no money available to make “improvements” or even modernize the towns. As a result, most have managed to retain their heritage and charm.

DAYTRIPS PRAGUE & THE CZECH REPUBLIC is the perfect companion book to the new DAYTRIPS BERLIN AND NORTHERN GERMANY.