Like other Eastern European countries, the Czech Republic has had a turbulent history.
- It became the Kingdom of Bohemia in 1198
- Czechoslovakia in 1918
- Czech Social Republic (under Communism) in 1948
- The Czech Republic in 1993
We took an optional tour last night to an old barn and blacksmith ' s house that has been converted to a restaurant. We enjoyed a typical Czech dinner and live entertainment including folk dancers in traditional costumes.