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Brno is located in the southeastern part of the country, at the confluence of the Svitava and Svratka rivers. The city is a political and cultural hub of the South Moravian Region (estimated population of 1,130,000 for the whole region). At the same time, it represents the centre of the province of Moravia, one of the historic lands of the Bohemian Crown. It is situated at the crossroads of ancient trade routes which have joined northern and southern European civilizations for centuries. Due to its location between the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands and the Southern Moravian lowlands, Brno has a moderate climate.

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The old town preserves interesting architecture from Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and 19th century period. This includes buildings around the large town square, the old town hall with murals and bronze gargoyles, and the town tower "Cerna Vez" ("Black Tower"). In the new town the Belle Epoque Austro-Hungarian train station is notable. The most valuable historical building in Ceske Budejovice is Dominican convent with Gothic church Presentation of Virgin Mary on Piaristic square. The horse-drawn railroad line connecting Ceske Budejovice to Linz was the oldest public line in continental Europe (after the line St.Etienne-Andrexieux in France), constructed from 1824 to 1832; mere traces of the line can be seen south of the city center.

The ruins of the home castle of the Czech national hero Jan Žižka, Trocnov, are located some ten kilometres southeast from the town. A bit further away (approximately 30 km), the enchanting town of Cesky Krumlov is another compulsory stop for the visitor of South Bohemia. In 1992, it was added to UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.

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In the 19th century, it became a popular tourist destination, especially for international celebrities visiting for spa treatment. The city is also known for the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and the popular Czech liqueur Karlovarská Becherovka. The glass manufacturer Moser Glass is located in Carlsbad. The city has also given its name to the famous delicacy known as "Carlsbad plums". These plums (usually Quetsch) are candied in hot syrup, then halved and stuffed into dried damsons; this gives them a very intense flavour.

The city has been used as the location for a number of film-shoots, including the 2006 films Last Holiday and box-office hit Casino Royale, both of which used the city's Grandhotel Pupp in different guises.

Carlsbad, New Mexico; Carlsbad Caverns National Park; and Carlsbad, California all take their names from Carlsbad.

For many people, there's no way to get to know a new city better than simply immersing yourself in it; heading out for walks, exploring all the nooks and crannies you might traditionally ignore and enjoying being surrounded by the local atmosphere of the city's inhabitants. It's certainly true that this is a fantastic way to get to know Prague in a short amount of time, but there's a lot to be said for alternative ways by which you can gain an even deeper knowledge without much more effort.

Every city that enjoys a good tourism industry has the one thing that many tourists like to do best - sightseeing tours. Prague is no different from the rest, except in one way - it is one of the best cities to partake in a tour or two in Europe. This is because Prague is packed with numerous tours varying all throughout the spectrum of tastes, meaning that you're guaranteed to find at least one that caters to what you're interested in finding out about.

For example, as well as the traditional sightseeing tours that can be enjoyed by coach, bus or on foot that take you around the city's biggest historical sites and significant views, you'll also find many tours offering information on specific subjects that those who have an interest in a certain aspect of Prague are sure to love.

These include tours that head out of the city centre to the countryside for a day of adventure, exploring hiking routes, abandoned castles and ancient historical sites; art and architecture tours concentrating on the city's gorgeous buildings; tours that centre on Prague's spookier side to reveal the city's best ghost stories and even several free tours conducted by volunteer guides who simply have to share their love of the city.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, you'll also be able to indulge in one of several pub crawl tours, where tourists can discover the Prague nightlife in style with the chance to hit open bars, the best pubs and the nightclubs that only the locals know about.

Taking in a few tours are by far one of the best ways to get to know a city. With a massive amount of knowledge on offer with little effort involved, tours in Prague are bound to teach you plenty about the city, its history and its culture. Best of all, you'll be able to return to central Prague hotels following a long day's touring knowing you more than deserve a great night's sleep.