Blogs from South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic, Europe - page 14

Česky Krumlov is definitely one of the most picturesque sites we have ever visited. Česky Krumlov is a charming medieval town located in southern Czech Republic near the Austrian border. Sitting amidst the Vltava River, this quaint town boasts an abundance of culture, history, and adventure, and good food and beer. You can wander aimlessly through the cobblestone, traffic free streets and enjoy the colorful houses that line them. Eating or just enjoying a drink at one of its many restaurants is truly a treat as many of them have outdoor patios, which overlook postcard views of the town and castle. Česky Krumlov means Czech or Bohemian (Česky) and crooked meadow (Krumlov). The town was first mentioned in documents about 1253, although the oldest proof of existence dates back to around 4000 B.C.. Like most of ... read more

Cesky Krumlov is so beautiful and romantic its impossible to try to describe. One of the prettiest towns we've even been to. Would recommed anybody to visit. I'm sure it can be overrun with tourists in the summer, we did see a few groups of japanese clicking their way along the streets, but generaly the town had a lovely laid back atmosphere. We can see why its a popular hangout spot for backpackers. Would love to return.... read more

Today we went on a day trip from Prague to Cesky Krumlov, a city that has not changed much since the Renaissance. You enter the town through, or under rather, the castle gate and immediatly in front of you is a small medieval town. The Vltava, the same river that runs through Prague, also passes through Cesky Krumlov, only its much smaller and calmer. There are a ton of little cafes and restuarants, the whole town is really enchanting. The buildings are all pretty much original and it made it much easier to picture exactly what the Renaissance town would look like, but still difficult to picture the people bustling about the town. I tried to imagine the stereotypical "barmaid wench" fetching water from the well and the peddlers in the main square trying to hawk ... read more

From Dresden we planned to travel to the Czech Republic, stopping en route for a day in Saxon Switzerland National Park. We left Dresden early and caught the trian to Rathen, a small village right in the middle of the national park. We had hoped to dump our bags somewhere in the village so that we could explore the hills behind the village, but when we got off the train the station was deserted and all the shops, restaurants and hotels were closed (grrrr to closing out of season). We headed to the small chain ferry to take us to the far side of the river Elbe where there seemed to be more signs of life. We attempted to ask the ferry driver if there was a left-luggage anywhere nearby, but he just grunted and repeatedly ... read more

http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Czech-Republic/Bohemia/blog-141316.html のキャッシュです。 NYE Pocatky 2006-2007 Outside the Hascici, great display of fireworks, the best view and awesome company, couldnt be better. Traditional Czech food at Xmas time is fried carp and potato salad, it is very tasty and after learning about how they harvest the fish in South Bohemia, you begin to appreciate the carp, although in Australia carp is a pest, in Czech Republic it is the only fish, the Xmas lunch which every Czech looks forward to. Xmas cake is also an essential food item to indulge in over the festive season. A sweet cake which is plated and then baked. similair to a scone, it has raisons and almonds too. The Czech customs around Xmas time are lovley, Cert ( devil ), Andel (angel), Milkulas (St. Nicholas) small children gather, usually the ... read more