Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Český Krumlov, Czechia
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3.4 km
191 m
Experience Český Krumlov in Czechia in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Activities in Český KrumlovIndividual Sights in Český KrumlovSight 1: Památník vítězství Ptačí hrádek
The Memorial of Karl Filip of Schwarzenberg, also known as the Bird Castle, is an unfinished Classicist memorial situated to the west of the Český Krumlov State Castle and Chateau. It is an immovable cultural monument.
Sight 2: Historic Centre of Český Krumlov
Český Krumlov is a town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 13,000 inhabitants. It is known as a tourist centre, which is among the most visited places in the country. The historic centre with the Český Krumlov Castle complex is protected by law as an urban monument reservation, and since 1992, it has been a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its well-preserved Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture.
Sight 3: Budějovická brána
The fighting in Český Krumlov took place in this South Bohemian town between 30 September and 3 October 1938, when Czechoslovak citizens, authorities and soldiers were attacked by Nazi militants who were trying to take over the town before the official date of the evacuation of the town by the Czechoslovak armed forces.
Sight 4: Špitál svaté Alžběty
In the Middle Ages, the Hospital of St. Elisabeth was a complex of interconnected burgher houses Latrán No. 105, Věžní No. 99, 100, 101, 102, 103 and the Budějovická Gate. The northern wall is part of the city fortifications. The complex is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site within the historical centre of Český Krumlov and is a protected monument.
Sight 5: Graphite Mine
The Graphite Mine in Český Krumlov is the tourist name of the graphite deposit in Český Krumlov, which has not been mined since 2003. The mine was established in 1975 and became the youngest graphite mine in the Czech Republic.
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