Cesky Krumlov – a city in South Bohemia, located on the river Vltava. The article contains a detailed description of the city and information about main sights of Cesky Krumlov.
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Cesky Krumlov (Czech Republic)
Cesky Krumlov – a city in the south of the Czech Republic, located in a bend RiverVltava. It is one of the most wonderful little ones. the old towns of the Czech Republic, the historical center of which is included in UNESCO World Heritage Sites List. Český Krumlov – amazingly beautiful city with beautiful gingerbread architecture, old streets and several interesting sights. Here the atmosphere of the Middle Ages and does not leave the feeling that I got somewhere in a fairy tale or a town of fantasy.
- About city
- Accommodation
- Story
- sights
Panorama Cesky Krumlov
First of all, the city is worth visiting Krumlov Castle which is not inferior in beauty and scale of Prague Castle. Whom interested in museums – you can visit the local regional museum.
Cesky Krumlov
Also be sure to visit local restaurants and beer (especially picturesquely located on the banks of the Vltava). Try local beer, local carp, and, of course, other Czech dishes the kitchen.
Also in Krumlov you can purchase original products from present Vltavina (semi-precious stone green).
About city
- The population is more than 13 thousand people.
- The area is 22.2 km².
- Currency – Czech crown.
- The language is Czech.
- Time – UTC + 1, in the summer UTC + 2.
Accommodation
The city has a lot of hotels and guesthouses. different price categories, so finding a place to stay is not make a lot of work. Because recently Cesky Krumlov – popular tourist destination then book your stay in advance.
Story
Construction of the city and the castle began in the first half of the 13th century. near the ford via the Vltava. Here lay an important trade route. Bohemia. The first mention of the castle dates back to 1240. Development the castle and the city is closely connected with the Rozmberks (Rosenberg) dynasty, who owned the castle since 1302 for 300 years. In 1336 in Krumlov City Council was formed, at this time in the city crafts and trade were developed, the fortifications of the city were reinforced by the construction of a new city wall.
Cesky Krumlov in winter
In 1494 Cesky Krumlov received status and privileges. royal city. At this time, silver mining gave impetus development of the city economy and trade. At the end of the 15th century the castle which was built in gothic style by italian architects was rebuilt in the style of the Renaissance.
The last owner of the castle of the family Rožmberk in 1602 forced was to sell it because of the accumulated debts of the emperor Rudolf 2. In during the Thirty Years War, the castle was plundered and later rebuilt in baroque style.
In the period of communism, Cesky Krumlov decayed and fell into decay, but after the regime change was restored. Now the city is very popular tourist center.
Sights of Cesky Krumlov
Cesky Krumlov Castle or Krumlov Castle (czech Zámek Český Krumlov) – the main attraction Cesky Krumlov is the second largest in the Czech Republic after Prague Grad. The first written mention of the castle dates back to 1240. In 1274, the castle suburbs were merged into the city Cesky Krumlov.
Castle Cesky Krumlov or Krumlov Castle
The first owner of the castle of this kind was Jindřich I of Rožmberk, thanks to which the Lower Castle was expanded. With this dynasty closely related the development of the castle and the city. Rozmberki (Rosenbergs) owned the castle since 1302 for 300 years. Tenacious Rožmberks retained Krumlov even in the period of bloody Hussite Wars. Moreover, at this time they purchased new large estates, which allowed to significantly expand the territory Krumlov Castle
Only in 1602 the castle was sold to the emperor because of debts. Rudolf 2. In the 18th century, after a large-scale reconstruction rebuilt in the style of the Viennese Baroque.
Castle Cesky Krumlov or Krumlov Castle
Description of the castle and features.
The castle is located on a steep cape, which is washed by the Vltava. AT it can be reached through a stone bridge decorated with statues. Castle on the continuation of its existence rebuilt several times, therefore, in his appearance can be traced styles of Gothic, Renaissance, baroque. Brown bears live in the moats under the bridge. In the old The palace of the 13th century can be seen paintings of the Renaissance. In the center the courtyard of the castle is a stone fountain. From the towers of the castle opens beautiful view of the city and surroundings. To the east and north On the side is a large courtyard of the Lower Castle. In western Side – the Gothic tower. From the Lower Castle to the Upper Castle leads another bridge, there is a palace Rozhnberkov with two small courtyards. The first floor of the east wing is called the chambers. Roznberk.
Castle Cesky Krumlov or Krumlov Castle
On the western side there is a unique five-storey Rozheva bridge over a deep ditch that connects the Upper Castle with the castle the theater. The two upper floors of the covered bridge are corridors. Palace, theater and gardens. Further to the west is a riding school. drive and late baroque park (the park’s area is about 11 hectares) with a cascade fountain of the XVIII century.
In the 19th century, the layout of the park was changed, as a result of which there was a classic English park. Restoration work In recent years, rococo elements returning to the park, which appeared in registration of the park in the second half of the XVIII century. Main attraction of the palace park is Bellaria – summer Palace, which was built in 1757 in the Rococo style.
Opening hours: April, May, September: 9: 00-17: 00. June August: 9: 00-18: 00. Monday weekend. Cost: Adults – 150 CZK, children (over 6 years old), students, disabled persons – 80 kroons, elderly people (over 65 years old) – 100 kroons, families with children – 360 kroons.
Catholic church of St. Vitus (czech. Kostel svatého Víta) – Catholic church in the city of Cesky Krumlov, built in the Gothic style. Located on the banks of the Vltava on a hill in the historic downtown. The temple is part of the world object. UNESCO heritage in the Czech Republic. The construction of the gothic church was started in 1340.
Catholic church St. Vitus
Gothic Church of St. Vitus is a temple hall type, all three of the nave which have the same height. The Catholic Church has an elongated, closed pentahedral presbytery, rectangular floor sacristy on both sides, the chapel of the Resurrection and St. John of Nepomuk, as well as the porch from the north. Length the temple from east to west is 44 meters, width and height – 20 meters To the facade of the west side of the church was attached a tower with prismatic romance windows in the first floor. In the upper floors the tower has an octahedral shape, its top floor was built on 1893-1894 in the neo-gothic style. The interior of the church is also in neo-gothic style.
Regional Museum (Cesky Krumlov) – presented Exposure about the rich history of the city and region – archeology, art, crafts, ceramic model of the settlement. Museum building made in the style of early baroque. Near the museum is located observation playground with excellent views of the city.
Regional Museum (Cesky Krumlov)
Address: Horní 152,381 01 Český Krumlov Working hours: from 9.00 to 17.00 Cost: Full – 50 CZK, children – 20 CZK, family – 100 CZK.
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Maps and guides
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