Czech Republic celebrates 30 years of welcoming the world

The nation first opened its doors for international travel 30 years ago this year, bringing a number of celebrations and openings in commemoration.   

On January 1, 1993, the former Czechoslovakia was split into to, with one half becoming what is known today as the Czech Republic.

As the new nation became more accessible to the world in the years since, it has become a hotspot for overseas traveller, with a steady rise in visitors (pandemic aside) since, with 495,726 from the UK alone in 2019. 

2023 will see a year of celebration, including the opening of the new Pilsner Urquell: The Original Beer Experience opening in Prague.

Elsewhere, culture will continue to play a key role in the nation's tourism offering, with wellness galore at the recently UNESCO-recognised West Bohemian Spa triangle, and timber rafting, which can be experienced in Cesky Krumlov, recently joining the UNESCO intangible heritage list. 

Adventure holidays are also on the agenda, with Czechia's first long-distance trail, the Czech Trail, added to the international FarOut app, and the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world, The Sky Bridge 271, awaiting in Dolni Morava. 

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