A small picturesque gem in central Europe, the Czech Republic has progressed far since communism ended in 1989. Most notable is the legalization of same-sex relationships and the open attitude Czech people have toward homosexuality. Except for minor right-wing and religious protests the LGBT community is alive and well with numerous organizations, venues and events. Across the country are charming towns, ancient castles and immaculate pensions with tasty food.
Homosexual sex was legalized in 1962. The age of consent was equalized in 1990 at 15. Homosexual prostitution was decriminalized in 1990. The Czech Republic is considered to be one of the most liberal Central Europe countries. In 2006 it legalized civil unions for gay couples with most of the rights of marriage. This year marriage equality was a major theme during Prague Pride Week 2017 which featured a lesbian couple in wedding dresses. While there was no doubt where the estimated 35,000 participants in the parade stood on the issue, public opinion still remains split with a recent poll showing a slight majority of 52 percent in favor of same-sex marriage.
Name: Czech Republic
Population: 10425100
Capital: Prague - Pop. 1900000
Area: 78866 sq. km/ sq. miles
Language: Czech
Religion: Mostly Agnostic, Atheist
Status of Homosexuality: Legal
Telephone Country Code: 420
Czech Republic – Prague City 1
Situated on the River Vltava (Moldau) in central Bohemia, Prague has been the political, cultural, and economic centre of the Czech Republic for more than 1100 years. The city proper is home to more than 1.2 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of over 1.9 million. The stunning architecture,
Czech Republic – Prague City 2
Situated on the River Vltava (Moldau) in central Bohemia, Prague has been the political, cultural, and economic centre of the Czech state for more than 1100 years. The city proper is home to more than 1.2 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of over 1.9 million. Since 1992, the
Czech Republic – Prague City 3
Situated on the River Vltava (Moldau) in central Bohemia, Prague has been the political, cultural, and economic centre of the Czech state for more than 1100 years. The city is home to the liveliest gay and lesbian communities in eastern Europe. There are dozens of LGBT clubs, bars, saunas, cafes, restaurants. The large diverse gay
Czech Republic – Terezin
Terezin (Theresienstadt) is the name of a former military fortress and garrison town in the north of the Czech Republic. During WWII, the Gestapo used this now-peaceful town as ghetto, concentrating Jews from Czechoslovakia, as well as many from Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Denmark. Though it was not an extermination camp, of more than
Czech Republic – Jicin Town
Jicin is a pleasant picturesque town northeast of Prague in the Czech Republic. In 1710 the town became a property of the House of Trauttmansdorff, which meant the arrival of the period of High Baroque, during which many constructions were completed. The historical center has been declared a Municipal Reserve because of its big well-preserved