Czechoslovakia became an independent state in 1918 after declaring its independence from Austria-Hungary. As a result of the Munich Agreement, the Sudetenland became part of Germany in 1938, and other territories were lost to Hungary and Poland. It ceased to exist between 1939 and 1945, as Slovakia gained independence and subsequently became part of Hungary, while the rest of the Czech Lands were incorporated into the German Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia.
Czechoslovakia was re-established after World War II, except for Carpathian Ruthenia, which became part of the Soviet Union. Czechoslovakia split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia in January 1993.
Below are some fascinating vintage photos that show what Czechoslovakia looked like in the 1970s.
#1 Bouzov Castle (14th century)
#2 The town hall, cheb
#3 Czechoslovakians
#4 Family outing for Soviet officers, Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad)
#5 Fashion model posing in front of a hot spring, Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad)
#6 Waiting line, Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad)
#7 Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad)
#8 Karlovy Vary street scenes
#9 Karlstejn Castle
#10 The central square, Kroměříž
#11 Soviet military vehicle, Olomouc
#12 The Holy Trinity Column, Olomouc
#13 The spire of the town hall, Olomouc
#14 The town hall astronomical clock, work of Karel Svolinský, Olomouc
#15 Prague Castle (Hradčany) seen from Petřín Hill
#16 Prague Castle above the Vltava
#17 Prague Castle overlooking the old town (Stare Město)
#18 At the entrance to the main courtyard of Prague Castle, Prague
#19 At the entrance to the main courtyard of Prague Castle, Prague
#20 On the Čech Bridge, Prague
#21 Soviet soldiers on a spree in Golden Lane, Prague
#22 St. Nicholas Church, Lesser Town, Prague
#23 St. Nicholas Church, Lesser Town, Prague
#24 The Church of Our Lady before Týn, Prague
#25 The Golden Lane, Prague
#26 The Jewish cemetery (Starý židovský hřbitov), Prague
#27 The Mánes bridge, over the Vltava, Prague
#28 The Old Town Hall clock, Prague
#29 The Powder Tower (Prašná brána), Prague
#30 Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí), Prague
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Last one is from town Cheb (Krále Jiřího z Poděbrad square)
