10 largest cities in the Czech Republic
The largest and most populous cities in the Czech Republic
The Czech Republic, as a small country in Central Europe, has only one city with more than one million inhabitants. Thus, regional cities with a population of around one hundred thousand will also get into the TOP Ten. The order of the cities is valid to 1.1.2022.
Praha / Prague
Capital of Czech Republic
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. It has about 1.3 million inhabitants. Thanks to its historic center it is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Among the most important sights are Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and Old Town Square. continue reading
Brno
Welcome to "Štatl"
Brno is proud, royal town, full of unique cultural monuments. It is an inspiring metropolis where lives and works of such personalities as Leos Janacek or Gregor Johann Mendel. It is the center of South Moravia and the county seat of the South Moravian Region. You will love it with its cosmopolitan atmosphere and people with specific humor. It will delight you with its traditional meals, delicious beers and wines. It is the second largest city in the Czech Republic and has nearly 400,000 inhabitants. The dominant feature of the town is the castle and the fortress of Špilberk, the cathedral of St. Peter and Paul at Petrova or the functionalist Villa Tugendhat. It also has a number of legends – a crooked tower on the Old Town Hall portal, a painted councilor Haas, a Birkovo wooden wheel, an obscene man at St. Jakub or the famous Brno dragon in the passage of the Old Town Hall and others. Come discover his magic! continue reading
Petr Bezruč Mine
The third largest city in the Czech Republic
Other views include a view of the nearby abandoned mine of Petr Bezruč. continue reading
Inside the old brewery
Metropolis of Western Bohemia
Wonderful setting of an old brewery. continue reading
Liberec
City with a monumental town hall
The county town of Liberec is known mainly thanks to the nearby Ještěd, probably with the most famous mountain building in the Czech Republic. The town is situated in a picturesque location below the Jizera Mountains. The most famous building of the city is a truly monumental town hall. Besides this, you will find a number of interesting first-republic villas, a chateau and a nice building of the North Bohemian Museum. continue reading
Olomouc
The capital city of Haná region
Olomouc is a county town with hundred thousands of inhabitants. It was famous for its Baroque pillar of the Holy Trinity and many beautiful fountains. Most of the city's sights are located around the Upper and Lower Squares. On the outskirts of the city you will also find interesting Monastery Hradisko and pilgrimage Svatý kopeček „Holy Hill“. continue reading
Czech Budejovice
The largest city in South Bohemia
České Budějovice has almost one hundred thousand inhabitants and is thus the largest city in South Bohemia. The city is famous for its Budvar beer and the beautiful square of Přemysl Otakar II, which is one of the largest in the Czech Republic. The most important monuments can be found in its vicinity continue reading
Hradec Králové
The historic city on the Elbe
The large county town of Hradec Králové is situated at the confluence of the Elbe with Orlice. The main monuments can be found in the vicinity of the Great Square, such as the Cathedral of St. The Ghost and Baroque building of the former town hall. Nearby you can find the rest of the city walls. continue reading
Usti nad Labem
The largest city in Northern Bohemia
Ústí nad Labem has an incredibly picturesque location in the Elbe Valley surrounded by the hills of the Bohemian Central Mountains with a view of the Ore Mountains. Unfortunately, the construction of huge prefabricated housing estates and industrial areas has lost its beauty. Local attractions certainly include Střekov Castle, Větruše Castle, Krásné Březno Castle and the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. continue reading
Pardubice
The city of gingerbread
Pardubice is famous for its gingerbread and the Great Pardubice racecourse. But the historical center of the city is no less nice. You will find the beautiful Perštýnské náměstí with the town hall and a huge green gate, picturesque streets and a great castle continue reading
