České Budějovice (53 km)

Already in the 6th century, the confluence of the Vltava and the Malše was settled by Slavic tribes. The settlement of “Budivojovice” was founded in the 13th century and it soon bloomed into a King’s town. Budějovice has always been an important commercial centre of South Bohemia. In the 19th century, it became a centre of progress - the first railroad for horsecars which led to the Austrian town of Linz was constructed here. Today, České Budějovice, the metropolis of South Bohemia, is inhabited by over 100 000 residents and constitutes a popular destination of both Czech and foreign tourists. České Budějovice offers its visitors many landmarks and periodic cultural events.

To the most often visited places in České Budějovice belongs the square surrounded by baroque houses (a protected historical centre), the Black Tower with its fabulous view, and ecclesiastical buildings.

Places of interest:

• square of King Přemysl Otakar II and the adjacent baroque houses (a protected historical centre)
• town hall
• baroque Cathedral of St. Nicolas
• Black Tower
• Piarist Square
• Church of Presentation of Virgin Mary
• gothic log cabin dating back to the 15th century
• Rabštejn Tower
• and others

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