Cesky Krumlov (UNESCO) is unique historical town with Castle Complex (one of the largest in Central Europe), Baroque Theatre (pearl of world cultural heritage), beautiful historical centre from Middle Ages.
Cesky Krumlov was built on a meandering bend in the River Vltava around the originally gothic castle from the 13th century. Despite the passage of time, the town together with chateau complex has retained its exemplary mediaeval character for more than five centuries.
The town Cesky Krumlov is dominated by two grate landmarks: the chateau complex and the gothic Church of St.Vitus. Cesky Krumlov chateau complex is one of the largest in Central Europe. Complex is composed of more than forty historical buildings, a cylindrical tower reconstructed in its preset form in the 16th century, unique Baroque theatre with original equipment and fittings. Under the Castle Complex lies the old town with its winding alleys and venerable Gothic and Renaissance houses, many galleries, little shops and inns.
Cesky Krumlov is a World Heritage site
Cesky Krumlov Castle
Castle Tower
Model of Castle Tower
Old bell inside the Castle Tower
Entering the Castle
Bear Moat
Bear Moat
Entrance passage to the 2nd courtyard of the Castle
Alliance coats-of-arms Eggenberg and Brandenburg
Alliance coats-of-arms Eggenberg and Brandenburg
Little Castle
Little Castle
2nd Courtyard of Cesky Krumlov Castle
Coats-of-arms above entrance passage to 3rd courtyard of Cesky Krumlov Castle
Coats-of-arms above entrance passage to 3rd courtyard of Cesky Krumlov Castle
Corridor Connecting the 2nd and 3rd Courtyards
4th Courtyard of Cesky Krumlov Castle
Coats-of-arms on oriel, 4th courtyard in Cesky Krumlov castle