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Empire to Republic | A Bohemian Rhapsody: 10 Things to See & Do in Czechia

By Benjamin Wolf
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In their anthem, Czechs wistfully praise the beauty of their land. And indeed, from orchards decked in spring’s array to technological prowess bustling away, Czechia may truly be a magic garden in the heart of Central Europe.

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Benjamin Wolf
Benjamin studied Journalism, History and International Affairs. After stints with Cafébabel in Paris and Arte in Strasbourg, he is now working as managing editor and COO for Metropole in Vienna. Fields of expertise are politics, economics, culture, and history.Photo: Visual Hub
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