I often refer to its capital as the Paris in the middle, a delightful city that has become the cradle of Czech culture. With a lively arts scene and a Medieval architectural core, taking yourself on a photographic journey through the ages will be no mere dream. But a capital city is only a starting point for getting to the heart of a country: escape its peripheries and some of the more enduring beauty emerges. Like many of its neighbours, the Czech countryside plays host to villages with practiced traditions spanning as many years as Prague’s Charles Bridge. Following the fall of Communism, the country burst to life and it’s now a hotspot for visitors from around the globe. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting Prague twice and can’t wait to return to escape city limits and see its lush rolling emerald hills and experience the folk tradition. Here's hoping this overview of the Czech Republic has inspired you too to pay the country a visit.
