14 UNIQUE THINGS & PEOPLE FOUND ONLY IN CZECHIA
Czechia is a country in Central Europe with a unique culture, history and geography. Here are some Czech uniqueness:
1. Castles and Fortresses
Czechia is known for a number of beautiful castles and fortresses, including the majestic Prague Castle, the majestic Karlštejn Castle and the Český Krumlov Fortress located in the historic UNESCO City.
2. UNESCO Cultural Heritage
Czechia has 14 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Historic Town of Prague, the Historic Town of Český Krumlov, and the Historic Village of Telč.
3. Beer Culture
Czechia has one of the highest per capita beer consumption in the world, and Czech beer, especially pilsner (a lager type beer), is very famous.
4. Painting
Czechia has a rich painting heritage, with famous artists such as Alphonse Mucha and František Kupka hailing from the country.
5. Sandstone Cathedral Church
The Cathedral Church of Saint Barbara in Kutná Hora is a stunning example of gothic architecture made of sandstone.
6. Musical Strengths
Czechia has a strong classical music tradition, with famous composers such as Antonín Dvořák, Bedřich Smetana, and Leoš Janáček born in the country.
7. Folklore
Czechia has a rich folklore tradition, with characters such as Rumpelstiltskin and Snow White originating from Czech folklore.
8. Crystal Crafts
Czechia is known for its high-quality crystal crafts, such as those produced by the Bohemia Crystal companies.
9. Automotive Rally
Czechia is host to famous automotive rallies such as Rally Bohemia and Rallye Český Krumlov which invite car enthusiasts from all over the world.
10. Education Center
Czechia has several leading universities, including Charles University in Prague, which has been around since 1348.
11. Czech
Czech is the official language of the country and has several unique linguistic characteristics, including the use of special letters such as č, š, and ř.
12. Alternative Cultural Centers
The city of Prague has a number of alternative and creative cultural centers that attract artists, musicians and the creative community.
13. Central European Cultural Center
Czechia is located in the center of Europe, so it has cultural influences from various European countries, such as Germany, Austria, and Poland.
14. Death of Albert Einstein
The famous physicist Albert Einstein spent several years in Czechia and died in the historic city of Prague in 1955.
These unique features make Czechia an interesting country with a rich artistic culture, fascinating history and strong cultural heritage.