Ceske Budejovice (Czech Republic) – the most detailed information about the city from a photo. The main sights of České Budějovice with a description guides and maps.
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City České Budějovice (Czech Republic)
České Budějovice is the main city of the South Bohemian Region, which located at the confluence of the rivers Vltava and Malše. The pearl of the city is its historical center with Gothic-style buildings, Renaissance and Baroque. České Budějovice is a major tourist and South Bohemian Transport Center and one of the Czech capitals brewing.
The central square of České Budějovice is the square of Premysl Ottokar II, on the perimeter of which are beautiful baroque houses with arcades. The area is one of the most beautiful and large in the Czech Republic. In the center is Samson’s style fountain. Baroque, built in the 18th century.
Square Premysl Ottokar II
Public transport České Budějovice is presented by trolley buses and buses.
City Information
- The population is more than 90 thousand people.
- The area is 55.56 km².
- Currency – Czech crown.
- The language is Czech.
- Time – UTC + 1, in the summer UTC + 2.
Story
The city was founded in 1265 by the Czech king Premysl Ottokar II. The layout of the city was made in strict staggered order. At that time there is a temple built and two bourgeois houses around the central square, including the number of cities.The whole city was surrounded by walls with towers and three gate. Thanks to a good location at the intersection important trade routes the city grew rapidly and became rich. České Budějovice became one of the largest and most significant cities of the Czech kingdom
Panorama Ceske Budejovice
Benefits of the cityfortified in the 14th century by King Charles IV. České Budějovicestal trading center and crafts. It was carried out mining silver and coinage.
The historic center of Ceske Budejovice
Horodne affected the Hussite wars and Thirty Years war.
The second half of the 17th century is strong fire damaged the city. His recovery changed architectural baroque style.
In the 18th century, a theater was opened in České Budějovice, an institute that contributed to the cultural growth of the city. In the 19th century the city touched the industrial boom. Here are opening large industrial enterprises.
Winter in Ceske Budejovice
In the late 19th century, the Czech Joint Stock Company was founded. brewery, now world-famous brewery Budweiser . AT Presently České Budějovice is an economic and cultural the capital of South Bohemia. This is a beautiful old town with a beautiful architecture and many interesting sights.
Beer
České Budějovice is one of the “beer” capitals of the Czech Republic. Beer here started cooking back in the 13th century. Of course, the main beer brand cities – beer Budweiser (Budweiser). This is a world famous brand. Beer, which began to brew in 1894. Be sure to try a beer variety bar and wheat beer.
Beer Budweiser
No less famous is the brewery Samson, which exists since 1795 and offers excellent dark and light varieties of beer.
Shopping
There are several shopping centers in the city.
- IGY Centrum, which has more than 80 stores – map.
- Mercury is a modern shopping center that located near the city center – map.
How to get to Ceske Budejovice?
You can get to České Budějovice by bus from Prague. Bus schedule view here -http: //jizdnirady.idnes.cz/vlakyautobusymhdvse/spojeni/. Also You can come to the city from Austria or plan to visit it. on the way to Vienna.
Sights Ceske Budejovice
Hluboká nad Vltavou – magnificent castle in the English style, located in the town Hluboká nad Vltavou, near České Budějovice. Castle was built on the site of an old 13th century fortress and repeatedly rebuilt. In the 17th century – in the Baroque style, and in the 19th century – in the style English novogotiki. Spectacular castle architecture and luxurious interiors will not leave you indifferent.
Deep nad vltavou
Address: 373 41 Hluboká nad Vltavou Czech Republic
Cathedral of Sts. Nicholas (katedrální kostel sv. Mikuláše) – originally Gothic, church of Sts. Nikolay was founded along with the city in the 13th century. Today’s baroque view acquired in the 18th century, when it was restored after a major the fire.
Cathedral of Sts. Nikolay
Address: Kněžská 370 01 České Budějovice
Dominican monastery (klášter dominikánů s kostelem Obětování Panny Marie) – a monastery with a church in Ceske Budejovice, which was founded by Premysl Otakar II in 1265.
Dominicans Monastery
Address: Hroznová 156/21 370 01 České Budějovice
The area of the Arches of Otakar II (Náměstí Přemysla Otakara II) – the central square of the historical center České Budějovice, named after the founder of the city – the king Premysl Otakar II. The area covers 1.7 hectares and is one of the largest in the Czech Republic.
SquareAcclass of Otakar II
Address: Náměstí Přemysla Otakara II. 370 01 ČeskéBudějovice
Rabenstein Tower (Rabenštejnská věž) – originally a gothic tower built in the 14th century. Was part of city wall. There was a prison on the lower floors. Tower in 1829 was rebuilt in the style of classicism.
Rabenstein Tower
Address: Hradební 283/30 370 01 České Budějovice
The Black Tower (Černá věž) – 72 meter tower of the 16th century with bell tower. In the lower gothic part of the tower is a gallery with dome of the Renaissance.
Black tower
Address: U Černé věže 70/2 370 01 České Budějovice
Iron Maiden (Železná panna) – Gothic tower 14 century. In 1612 the tower was damaged by lightning and rebuilt.
Iron Maiden
Address: Zátkovo nábř. 370 01 České Budějovice
The Solnice (Solnice) – a building of the 16th century, built as grain warehouse. Now here is a museum of old motorcycles.
The hospital
Address: Hroznová 487/25 370 01 České Budějovice
Video – Ceske Budejovice
Maps and guides
Map of the historical center with the main attractions Ceske Budejovice Guide with Map (eng)
