With a long history dating back to the ancient Celtic and Germanic founding tribes to the Protestant Reformation and Communism, and with numerous ornate castles, the Czech Republic is perfect for history buffs and culture vultures, but it's also beloved for its beers, hot springs, mineral baths and spa treatments, and stunning natural scenery from trout streams and picturesque lakes in the forest-clad hills of Šumava, bordering on to Austria, to the lofty mountain range of Krkonoše, great for cycling and hiking in the summer months and a fantastic area for wintersports.
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