Trips in South Bohemia

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České Budějovice

The town of České Budějovice was established on the confluence of the rivers Vltava and Malše by the Czech king Přemysl Otakar II. in 1265 in order to strengthen his forces in South Bohemia. The regular ground plan of the town with its rectangular square belongs to a culmination of the middle-age settlement in the Czech lands.The Dominican monastery - the group of properties, as well as the church of the Virgin Mary were founded at the same time.                  

The blossoming of the town started during the 16^th century, when the new town hall was built, the town fortifying walls were reconstructed and the Black Tower grew. But fire in 1641 destroyed more than a half of the town houses.The town reconstruction took many decades during which the town was influenced by the Baroque style. Many Church monuments were built in this style, as was the Samson's Fountain situated in the middle of the square. 

 

Hluboká nad Vltavou - just 15 minutes from České Budějovice

The Hluboká castle, founded in the middle of the 13^th century by the Czech kings, was originally a fortress. Many noble families lived in the castle over many centuries. For example, in 1490, the Pernštejn family founded the pond Bezdrev located nearby. However, the most important family connected to the castle are the Schwarzenbergs who obtained it in 1661 and stayed until 1939.

The Schwarzenbergs reconstructed Hluboká castle twice.

Firstly at the beginning of the 18^th century in the Baroque style, later on, they carried out a large castle reconstruction in the romantic style of the Tudor gothic between 1840 - 1871. The modification also included the park and the surrounding landscape.

The main model of the plan was the English royal castle of Windsor. 

 

 

 

Český Krumlov - just 25 minutes from České Budějovice

You have to visit Český Krumlov! The appearance of this town was mostly influenced by the Rožmberks who were seated here from 1302 to 1602, when the Eggenbergs took over; finally the town became the possession the Schwarzenbergs.

The state castle and chateau of Český Krumlov is part of the UNESCO list of monuments. The large premises offer an encounter with an important court residence of the 16^th and 18^th centuries with rare Renaissance and Baroque frescos in the five castle courtyards. Also remarkable are the interiors of the castle tower and dungeon.

This castle and town on the river Vltava enjoys a rich cultural, social and business program throughout the year.

Lipno Lake - just 25 minutes from Český Krumlov

Lipno Lake is the best place for summer and winter holliday. There are many resorts where you can spend your leisure time. Water sports, cycling, walking, golf, horse riding...