Unlock the Hidden Secrets of the Czech Republic-See Ostrava and Opava

Retire Early and Travel
12 min readMay 22, 2019

Ever since the fall of the Iron Curtain, the Czech Republic has evolved into one of Europe’s most popular travel destinations. To this end, the Czech Republic has fairy tale esque qualities. Castles, chateaus and fortresses seem to be everywhere you look.

Everyone who visits the Czech Republic starts with Prague. Prague is the cultural center of the country and one of Europe’s most fascinating cities. Prague offers a wonderful medieval core of Gothic architecture, but it’s crowded with almost 8 million people visiting there each year. There is so much more to see in the Czech Republic than just Prague.

The Czech Republic is a country of contrasts. Chocked full of history yet the Czech Republic of today is also a forward-thinking nation. To get a more authentic view of the Czech Republic, we recommend visiting the exciting cities of Ostrava and the lovely Opava.

Ostrava, the Capital of Monrovia

Ostrava, located in the Moravian region of the Czech Republic is the country’s third largest city. Ostrava has a long history, but in the last century, Ostrava became a…

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