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INTRODUCTION
Wedged between Germany and Austria, the Czech Republic is
one of the most comfortable and easy-to-explore countries of the
former Warsaw Pact. Since the fall of communism in 1989, the
Czech capital, Prague, has quickly become one of Europe's most
popular destinations. Come see what all the fuss is about...but
don't overlook the rest of the country. Even in a quick visit, you
can enjoy a fine introduction to the entire Czech Republic.
his topic focuses on Prague, but also includes my favorite
small-town and back-to-nature destinations in the countryside. If
you want to experience the best two weeks that the Czech Republic
has to ofer, this topic is all you need.
Experiencing Czech culture, people, and natural wonders
economically and hassle-free has been my goal for three decades of
traveling, tour guiding, and writing. With this new edition, I pass
on to you the lessons I've learned.
his topic is selective, including only the top destinations and
sights. For example, the Czech Republic has dozens of charming
medieval towns, but I take you to only the most pleasant: Třeboň
and Slavonice.
The best is, of course, only my opinion. But after spend-
ing half my adult life exploring and researching Europe, I've
developed a sixth sense for what travelers enjoy.
About This Topic
Rick Steves' Prague & the Czech Republic
is a personal tour guide in
your pocket. Better yet, it's actually two tour guides in your pocket:
The co-author and researcher of this guidebook is Honza Vihan, a
Prague native who leads Prague and Eastern Europe tours for my
company, Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door. Together,
Honza and I keep this topic up-to-date and accurate. For simplicity
