Czech Republic
Прага-главная достопримечательностьCzech Republic , an ancient state , known since the end of IX century as the kingdom of Bohemia (Bohemia) , part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and after World War I in alliance with Czechoslovakia , Slovakia territory located in the heart of Central Europe.
The largest city and capital of the state -Prague - the world tourist attraction.
In 1989, Czechoslovakia withdrew from the socialist camp as a result of the Velvet Revolution. January 1, 1993 , the country peacefully split in two, creating independent Czech and Slovak Republics.
Czech geography is amazing in its beauty and diversity.Wide valleys with a dense network of rivers and lakes give way to overgrown forests, hills and ridges , keeping the freshness and coolness of a century stalactite caves. It is here that there are medicinal springs most popular European resorts, such as Karlovy Vary and Marianske Lazne.
Kitchen.
Czech Republic is famous for its diverse cuisine, which combines the harmonically and European traditions and national character.
The obligatory dish on the menu for a visiting tourist to enter the local garlic or onion soup , as well as corporate pie venison or fresh pancakes with plum jam.But the most famous national dish of the Czech Republic - it's dumplings, which are made from wheat flour or potato stuffed with bacon , meat or fruit.
A full national dinner might include braised pork with cabbage, roast goose with dumplings , fried pork in breadcrumbs with potato salad with pork or envelopes with asparagus, ham, cheese, ham, sausage , and brawn .
and chopped roast duck meatloaf - it's another pair of wonderful recipes from the good-natured Czechs.
For dessert, in the Czech Republic to have sweet pancakes , which are called palachinkoy . Their flavored ice cream or chocolate, jam or jam. Apfelshtrdel - a sweet walnut pie with cinnamon and raisins , which is great for tea.
All over the world , Czech cuisine known for two dishes: baked veprevo knee and Prague ham or Schunck .
На улицах столицыFor vegetarians there is also the Czechs some exclusive recipes. Thus, dumplings filled with fruit and fried cheese - is the most delicious vegetarian food in the world ! Also, in the Czech Republic Prague treat a sandwich of white bread and a versatile side dish , or fried in a special way of potatoes.
However, the ancient traditions , the modern Czech Republic can boast of its creative and restaurants belonging to the world elite. By visiting these seemingly modest establishments, you can experience the divine taste of the world's best wines and the world's best dishes, created by the greatest masters of the kitchen. The brightest representative of such establishments La Degustation.
main drink the Czech Republic - it's beer, which this country is famous far beyond its borders . Results in the Czech Republic so many beers that are not pereprobuesh . The most famous - is Pilsner Urquell , Pilsen Urkvell , Budvar , Staropramen , Gambrinus and Kozel Velikopopovitski . The peculiarity of Czech beer - surprisingly intense taste and aroma.In this country there is a cult beer in everything. This one-third of Czech life in the pub. Moreover, the traditions associated with exceptionally strong beer . First, many Czechs go for life in the same pubs, where there were once their fathers and grandfathers. Secondly, to drink beer out of cans or bottles is considered mauvais ton.Real beer must only draft and , ideally, freshly brewed . Third, it plays a huge role , as the beer is poured into a glass : for improper performance of the ritual here can even beat. The two major crimes in the Czech Republic - is to divide the stream of beer and pour the bottom of the glass beer from one container to another .Finally, in the Czech Republic there is a special pub meditation . Arriving at the bar and ordering a beer , it should be waiting for him to relax and imagine that all the problems were outside the door institution, and inside you have entered to positive charge and a good mood.When will bring beer , drink it should be slowly , savoring every sip and soak up as if coming from his peace.
Глубинка ЧехииBut in addition to beer produced in the country and more spirits. Thus, Moravia famous for its beautiful grape wines, and in Carlsbad produce a well-known liquor - Becherovka.Becherovka - a tincture of 42 herbs, which enjoys great popularity in the world. Czechs often drink plum vodka and 72 -degree absinthe , which in many European countries is prohibited.
Useful information.
Phones: .
The National Czech Tourist Authority - 2421-14-58 (10 . 00 to 18. 00).
Russian Cultural Center - 2421-11-80 .
Emergency Services .
The police - 156.
Ambulance - 155.
Fire - 150.
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