{"id":29057,"date":"2024-09-24T00:30:13","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T14:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures?p=29057&#038;preview=true&#038;preview_id=29057"},"modified":"2024-09-24T00:38:14","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T14:38:14","slug":"czech-republic-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/czech-republic-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"7 interesting facts about the Czech Republic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>The Czech Republic may be smaller than its European neighbours, but don&#8217;t let that fool you. There&#8217;s a medieval adventure, a mighty castle and a much-loved pub around every corner.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Originally published October 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are 7 quirky things you probably don\u2019t know about the<strong> <a href=\"\/czech-republic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Czech Republic<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"product_wrapper ipf-no-title\"><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"AMSB\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/AMSB.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/amsb\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Best of Central Europe<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">15 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/amsb\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"AMRBC\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/AMRBC.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/amrbc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Berlin to Venice<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">15 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/amrbc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"AMRA\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/AMRA.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/amra\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Berlin to Budapest<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">8 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/amra\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Prague Castle is the largest castle in the world<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Built in the 9th century, Prague Castle is the largest castle complex in the world, with famous sites including the Old Royal Palace, Saint George\u2019s Basilica, the Golden Lane, the Royal Garden and the Saint Vitus Cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These famous halls have hosted kings, queens, presidents, emperors and more over their long history, which spans over a thousand years. The crown jewels, alongside many important national relics, are housed in these halls, some of which are open for public admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. There\u2019s a Wall of Lennon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ever-changing wall of graffiti named after John Lennon can be found in the district of Mala Strana in Prague. It\u2019s been dubbed in the past as the \u2018crying wall\u2019 and was used by protesters of the day to paint political messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past several decades, people have used this wall to engrave, write and draw symbols of peace alongside lyrics from The Beatles\u2019 many popular songs. Although the wall was often painted over, Lennon enthusiasts continued their messaging, eventually leading to the wall becoming an ongoing symbol of free speech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, the wall continues to symbolise John Lennon\u2019s philosophy of peace and anti-violence and attracts thousands of visitors every year. John Lennon is remembered here with a large mirror and portrait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-czech_prague_charles-bridge-river-1.jpg\" alt=\"A time-lapse of the Charles Bridge over the river, Prague\" class=\"wp-image-77511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-czech_prague_charles-bridge-river-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-czech_prague_charles-bridge-river-1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-czech_prague_charles-bridge-river-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-czech_prague_charles-bridge-river-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-czech_prague_charles-bridge-river-1-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-czech_prague_charles-bridge-river-1-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Prague has over 500 spires and many different styles of architecture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nicknamed \u2018the city of a hundred spires,\u2019 Prague\u2019s skyline is incredibly unique thanks to the 500-plus spires that dot its rooftops. However, not all are similar. This is because, like the rest of the country, many different architectural styles have been used throughout the ages here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Gothic and Baroque to Romanesque, Renaissance and Rococo to newer styles like Modernism and Deconstructivism, Prague has thankfully retained its many centuries of style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spend time wandering the streets, but don\u2019t forget to look up every so often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"product_wrapper ipf-no-title\"><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"AMKB\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/AMKB.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/amkb\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Highlights of Central Europe<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">8 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/amkb\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"AMRRC\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/AMRRC.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/amrrc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Berlin to Rome<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">22 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/amrrc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"ZMRXC\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/ZMRXC.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/zmrxc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Barcelona to Venice<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">29 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/zmrxc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. The Czechs consume the most beer in the world<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you thought your country was the world\u2019s top beer drinker, the Czechs have you beat. Drinking approximately 160 litres annually per capita, the Czechs are the number one consumer of beer in the world \u2013 and have been for the last few centuries!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urban-Adventures-Austria_Vienna_Beer_Cheers-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Three people cheers with stein glasses of beer\" class=\"wp-image-77507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urban-Adventures-Austria_Vienna_Beer_Cheers-1-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urban-Adventures-Austria_Vienna_Beer_Cheers-1-1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urban-Adventures-Austria_Vienna_Beer_Cheers-1-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urban-Adventures-Austria_Vienna_Beer_Cheers-1-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urban-Adventures-Austria_Vienna_Beer_Cheers-1-1-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urban-Adventures-Austria_Vienna_Beer_Cheers-1-1-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And you can bet they\u2019ve mastered the art of the perfect pint with recordings showing beer being brewed here since 993 AD \u2013 and in a monastery of all places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walk into one of their many traditional pubs, known as a hospoda, for their most famous brew, a Pilsner. You may need to order a \u2018pivo\u2019 (beer in Czech), or you may not, with some traditional pubs serving beer to tables without the need to order. Also, some traditional pubs may also only serve one type of beer, so you may want to check if you\u2019re after something specific!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/czech-republic-beer-guide\/\">If you\u2019re keen on a pint (or two), here\u2019s everything you need to know about drinking in the Czech Republic<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. The Czech Republic retains many relics of the Middle Ages.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter if you\u2019re in the heart of its capital or out in the wide green valleys of the countryside, you\u2019ll often come face to face with remnants from the Middle Ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prague is the only major city in Europe that wasn\u2019t extensively bombed in WWII. For this reason, you will find many of the buildings in the historic centre standing as originally built, some of which date back to the Middle Ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/czech-republic_prague_group-knight-medieval-crop-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Travellers pose with a medieval suit of armour in Prague\" class=\"wp-image-77512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/czech-republic_prague_group-knight-medieval-crop-1.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/czech-republic_prague_group-knight-medieval-crop-1-425x239.jpeg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/czech-republic_prague_group-knight-medieval-crop-1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/czech-republic_prague_group-knight-medieval-crop-1-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/czech-republic_prague_group-knight-medieval-crop-1-1170x658.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/czech-republic_prague_group-knight-medieval-crop-1-585x329.jpeg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When visiting Cesky Krumlov, a southern Bohemian town, you may even feel transported back in time as you wander through the main square and up to the castle. Constructed in the 13th century, Cesky Krumlov has retained its medieval charm for over five centuries. 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Prague has a seriously impressive Astronomical clock<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prague\u2019s astronomical clock, known as Prague Orloj, was installed in 1410, making it the oldest in the world. It\u2019s an impressive instrument to behold. Located at the Old Town Hall Tower, this intricate and colourful clock has long been an attraction for European visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The major reason for its popularity is the hourly 45-second sequence, which occurs at the beginning of a new hour. The show involves figures representing the 12 Apostles moving in and out of the windows before the new hour is rung. While you\u2019re there, see if you can spot your star sign on the clock face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/romantic-destinations-europe\/\">Looking for more under-the-radar destinations? Discover seven more lesser-known European cities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-czech-republic_prague_local-buskers-music-2.jpg\" alt=\"Three musicians play traditional instruments on a bridge, Czech Republic\" class=\"wp-image-77514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-czech-republic_prague_local-buskers-music-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-czech-republic_prague_local-buskers-music-2-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-czech-republic_prague_local-buskers-music-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-czech-republic_prague_local-buskers-music-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-czech-republic_prague_local-buskers-music-2-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-czech-republic_prague_local-buskers-music-2-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. It\u2019s both east and west<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Czech Republic is considered part of Eastern Europe, but Prague is more west than Vienna, which is in Central Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although that may sound confusing, it does make it easy to add on a trip through the Czech Republic or to make it part of a larger central Europe trip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Check out our <a href=\"\/czech-republic\">Czech Republic trips<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"ipf-title\">Want more facts? 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