Krumlov (Czech Republic) - a pearl of baroque in the precious necklace of UNESCO

Imposing castle on the high bank of the Vltava, narrow and winding streets with lovely little houses in front, a medieval atmosphere and a slight touch of romance are all Krumlov. Czech Republic, whose attractions are already numerous, is proud of this city. Still would! After all, since 1992, its central part and main dominant, the castle, are on the honorary list of UNESCO. This architectural complex is a world heritage of mankind. In Krumlov, the tourist season lasts all year round. This is the concern of the Czech authorities. There are constantly held festivals, exhibitions, performances, concerts, street installations. Wonderful nature and developed tourist infrastructure make the city the second place after Prague, which must be visited.

Uniqueness of Krumlov

The castle and the labyrinth of small streets near it are not the oldest in the Czech Republic. The city has recently turned seven hundred years old, but it is not the antiquity that makes it unique, but the intactness of this place. Krumlov (Czech Republic) in architectural terms is similar to moss in amber: centuries have passed, and nothing has changed in the appearance of the city. The century of prosperity of this place happened during the Baroque era. When, in the nineteenth century, the fashion for wide avenues, which transformed Paris and other big cities, came to Krumlov, there was simply no money to afford the luxury of demolishing something and building a new one. That's how he stayed - as if completely and completely transferred to us in a time machine from the XVII century. Unique also makes Krumlov its location on the curved meandering Vltava. The river, like a snake, encircles the city with a ring, and the houses, like swallows' nests, hang over the water.

History

The first mention of the town of Krumlov (Czech Republic) dates back to the middle of the 13th century. Then there were as many as two settlements, towering on the banks of the Vltava one opposite to the other. And a century later, in 1347, a bridge was built across the river, connecting Latran and Krumlov. The city was an important point on the Bohemian route. It was founded by Vitkovic of Rozhmberk, and they owned them for three hundred years. In the beginning of the XVII century, when the family was extinguished, Cesky Krumlov passed into the hands of Emperor Rudolf II. Here he settled his mad son Julius Caesar, to alienate him from the Viennese court. Therefore, schizophrenia and fits of imperial bastard fury poured out on the residents of the city. So, Julius Caesar severely killed and dismembered the body of his concubine, the daughter of a local barber Markets Pichlerova. After the death of a small tyrant Krumau (this name was then worn by the city) passed to the genus Eggenberg and, 50 years later, Schwarzenberg. The latter owned the castle until 1945.

Krumlov (Czech Republic): theater

The first Schwarzenbergs did not spare money to equip their city. The external appearance of Krumlov bears the imprint of the Baroque era. The city was inhabited by immigrants from Bavaria, Austria, Northern Italy and Central Bohemia, and this circumstance also made its adjustments to architectural buildings. The castle and houses are an amazing and unique mixture of different Baroque trends. Krumlov, whose photo is the visiting card of South Bohemia, boasts a unique theater. It is equipped with special mechanisms that rotate the auditorium inside the ring scene. And although the performances in the theater give only three times a year, it is necessary to look at this unique structure

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Sights of Krumlov

In this small town it's nice to just wander through the labyrinth of medieval streets. After all, more than 300 houses are monuments of architecture. In the tourist information office you can take an audio guide - so a walk along Krumlov will be not only pleasant, but also cognitive. You can taste the products of the local brewery, taste real Bohemian dishes and ride a raft on the rapids of the Vltava rapids. As for the museums, there are more than enough of them: puppets, photographs, torture, wax figures, modern art, an art gallery. Krumlov (Czech Republic) is located near the mine, where it produces graphite for KOH-I-NOOR. There are also guided tours. From the religious buildings it is worth to visit the gothic cathedral of St. Vitus, the church of the 15th century of the Body of God and the Franciscan monastery.

Krumlov Castle

This defensive structure can not be ignored - it is the second largest palace complex in the Czech Republic. By the way, the mentioned theater is in its walls. The castle was rebuilt several times. Often succeeding owners added something to his look to please the new fashion. Therefore, the severe and simple militaristic technique of the Middle Ages (the first towers were erected in the XIII century), the harmony of the Renaissance and the pompous palace luxury of the Baroque were reflected here. The tour will allow you to look into the cellars with columbarium, climb the tower, see the Egenerberg and Masquerade halls, walk through the park.

Krumlov: how to get there from Prague

Most tourists prefer to come here for one day, since the city is located relatively close to the capital - only a hundred and sixty kilometers. But choose for the trip a weekday, because on weekends a lot of Czechs rush to the weekend in Krumlov (Czech Republic). The map of bus and rail services shows that it is best to get there by road. The whole journey will take about three hours. If you go by train, you will have to change in Ceske Budejovice, besides, the station is very far from the historical center. But Krumlov is worthy to spend a few days in it. Feel the magic of this city can only be in the evening, when the influx of tourists will go to a decline, and the castle will turn red with lights of illumination.