Car Rental Czech Republic - Exploring Czech Republic

Beyond Prague are many equally beautiful and historic, perfectly preserved ancient towns which many visitors seldom get to. Bohemia and Moravia are two lovely regions of the country worth exploring, with some excellent national parks and Karst regions.

Not far from Prague is Karlstejn Castle, perhaps the most photogenic of the many castles found in this region, while Konopiste is a 14th-century, French-style chateau, situated in Benesov. The journey to Krivoklat, on the Berounka river, is a real treat. The town has a gothic castle and is located in one of Bohemia’s most pristine forests. The Cistercian monastery at Zlata Koruna is also a nice surprise.

Kutna Hora is a former silver mining town south east of Prague with World Heritage status. It’s delightful with its colourful square and medieval alley ways, much of it created under the guidance of King Wenceslas II. The Cathedral of Santa Barbara rivals Prague's St Vitus.

To truly appreciate the country’s excellent folk culture, seek out the colourful Moravske Slovacko region, one of central Europe's richest surviving examples of traditional folk culture. The region produces some excellent wine and the craft-producing people are friendly and easy-going. Blatnice, Straznice and Vlcnov are principal centres. Petrov is famous for its wine.

In the Moravian region the Karst is a hilly, heavily wooded area full of canyons and more than 400 caves - created by the underground Punkva River. Also in this region is Mikulov, a wine growing town that has escaped the throngs of tourists.

Much of the Czech Republic is unspoilt wilderness, and the Sumava Mountains, along the border with Austria and Germany, is almost virgin-like. The Vltava river rises here and these ancient ranges are perfect for hiking and outdoor activities.