Things not to miss

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Andy Turner
7/8/2020

#01 PRAGUE OLD TOWN

Discover architectural pearls among the winding alleys of the Old Town (Staré Město).

#02 PLZEN

Visit the home of Pilsner Urquell, the original lager.

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#03 SEDLEC OSSUARY

See human bones in the subterranean ossuary at Sedlec.

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#04 PRAGUE CASTLE

Landmark castle in the capital, home to several museums and galleries.

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#05 KARLOVY VARY

Indulge in some spa treatments at this lovely town in the mountains.

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#06 BURCÁK

Partially fermented Moravian wine, whose arrival marks the beginning of the annual wine market.

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#07 OLOMOUC

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Discover the capital of an ancient empire.

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#08 SPANISH SYNAGOGUE, PRAGUE

This wonderful Neoclassical synagogue serves as a testament to over a thousand years of Jewish settlement and struggle.

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#09 CESKY KRUMLOV

Forget the Renaissance ever ended at this fairytale town.

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#10 FESTIVALS

Olomouc hosts many festivals, such as Beerfest and Zahrada (folk and world music festival), but Karlovy Vary’s Film Festival in July is just as famous.

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