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The Central Bohemia Region is often times considered to be the true heart of Bohemia - the western part of the Czech Republic. In fact, the region is home to some of the oldest settlements in the country, and at a later time, a number of historically important events had taken place here, many of which had a direct impact on European history as a whole. Thanks to this rich past, every corner of Central Bohemia has many of its own historical sites and cultural landmarks.

There is enormous cultural wealth on the territory of Central Bohemia. Museums, galleries and monuments preserve precious and extensive collections mapping the history, cultural development, natural riches and spiritual significance of particular locations. The present course of events, especially a large number of cultural events such as festivals, seminars and workshops, takes up the rich cultural history of the Central Bohemia region.

The landscape of Central Bohemia is typical of its great variety. An extraordinarily diverse mosaic of various natural locations is concentrated on a relatively small territory. In one place there may be an agile thermophile green lizard and also the yellow mountain saxifrage – a protected plant which is a relic of colder times.

Many important personalities of Czech and world cultural life were born in the Central Bohemian Region, who became for others sources of lifelong inspiration. Today we are reminded of rich cultural history of the region through a number of galleries, memorials and museums, but also by the myriad of widely varied events, of which many have seen several decades of lasting tradition.

The oldest Central Bohemian towns date back to the 13th century. Most of the towns of Central Bohemia  have preserved their original historic centres with beautiful churches and imposing burgher houses in old-time squares. In most towns one can find the remains of ramparts with entry gates or what is left of period fortifications of castles, chateaux or fortresses.

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