Český Krumlov

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This small town is absolutely beautiful and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992. The slow moving Vltava river winds its way back and forth across town and a lot of people choose to rent boats to view the city (though it’s really only a 25 minute walk from one side of town to the other). For some reason, there were a lot of tightrope walkers there on the day we visited (I took a few videos, they were impressive). We did a tour of the inside of the castle but the real charm of this town is mostly outdoors.

Some History:

The Český Krumlov Castle was founded shortly before 1250 by a local branch of the noble Vítkovci family. In 1302 the Vítkovci line became extinct and King Wenceslaus II, who acquired the estate and castle, ceded it to the Rosenberg family, who later made it the main residence of their family. Český Krumlov achieved the highest prosperity in the 15th century during the rule of Oldřich II of Rosenberg.

The complex of Český Krumlov Castle is one of the largest in central Europe with an area of 7 hectares (17 acres). It is formed by forty buildings and palaces, situated around five castle courts and a castle park. It is relatively unique in that it is surrounded by a moat filled not with water, but with bears (I also have a video of the bears).

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Photos

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Vltava river in Český Krumlov.

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Interior of Český Krumlov castle. This carriage was only used once, and was reassembled inside the castle. It is made of gilded walnut and the metal parts are covered in gold plated silver.
More detail here: https://english.radio.cz/unique-golden-carriage-goes...

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The soup was delicious

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Beer and pizza were delicious also

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Some lovely parks too

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Some lovely parks too