Český Krumlov

The picturesque town of Ceský Krumlov is situated in the deep, meandering valley along the upper Vltava River in Southern Bohemia, not far from Ceské Budejovice. As many as hundred historic buildings, foremost its huge castle and the Church of St. Vitus, bear witness to its rich past.

The greatest flowering of the town was linked to the period of the rule of the Lords of Rosenberg (1302-1602), who made it the seat of their large estates. A new artistic style - the Renaissance - significantly enriched the face of the Gothic town and castle at that time. The town experienced another wave of cultural revival towards the end of the 17th century under the rule of the Eggenbergs, when among other improvements, a baroque theatre was built and a castle garden created. Under the rule of the Schwarzenbergs, Ceský Krumlov donned a 'Baroque robe'. The town was enormous appeal as an urban unity, and has been included among the monuments on the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage list.