Castle · UNESCO
Cesky Krumlov Castle
Cesky Krumlov, Czechia
A castle complex on a rock above the river, with a colourful round tower and baroque theatre.
Neighbourhood · Czechia · South Bohemia
Cesky Krumlov Old Town
A medieval centre of winding lanes and Renaissance facades inside a river loop.
UNESCO World Heritage Free to enter about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Cesky Krumlov Old Town matters
The old town is a puzzle of crooked streets, painted gable fronts and tiny squares. Cross the wooden footbridges, browse the craft shops, and drift on the river. It is best before 10 and after 5, when the day trippers are gone.
Talking points
- The centre sits inside a tight bend of the Vltava.
- Many facades are painted in Renaissance style.
- Evening is the quietest time to wander.
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