Buildings

The Český Krumlov State Castle is the second largest castle and castle complex in the Czech Republic and is also one of the most important monuments in Central Europe.The castle grounds are one of the largest in Central Europe. It includes forty buildings and palace buildings, which decorate five courtyards and a seven-hectare castle garden. The original layout preserves the architectural detail of the building development from the 14th to the 19th century. The biggest dominant feature of the castle is the castle tower, which is a symbol of Český Krumlov and an expression of its rich his ...

The castle tower is a small castle in the Czech Republic, which is also called Český Krumlov. In Český Krumlov it is known as the northern bastion and the witch's tower. The Nazis also used it as a prison. It was built in the 15th century by Vítězslav of Lobkowitz, patron of one of the most famous Czech artists, especially for the castle architect Jakub Parléř. The purpose of this building was to provide protection against attacks by invaders coming from the north. The tower is accessible only on foot and offers a beautiful view of Český Krumlov. The building has been protected by law as ...

For more than 150 years, the building's foundation was mistakenly associated with a document from 1309, which also dates the construction of the Golden Crown Monastery, and Krumlov was probably first named a town. In this context, the building was called the Golden Crown House and referred to as the property of the local clergy. The primary building among the houses is the town hall. Its striking broad facade was built at the beginning of the 17th century when two gothic houses were joined. It also includes a bell which used to summon councillors to meetings. Its façade is of great in ...

Minorite Monastery full of 14th century art.The Minorite monastery in Český Krumlov, called the Monastery of the Order of the Crusaders with the Red Star, was founded in 1350 by Peter I of Rožmberk and his wife Catherine as a joint monastery of Minorities and Poor Clares with a common church. From the end of the 14th century, the complex also included a house for pious lay women, the so-called beginas. The residence of the Poor Clares was ended by the reforms of Emperor Joseph II in 1785, but the Minorities remained in the monastery until 1950. After that the monastery premises were used for ...

The Latran houses are part of the historical centre of Krumlov. They were built in the Gothic period and still belong to the cultural heritage of the town and the region.The word latrán comes from Latin and means sub-castle, which describes the relationship of this part of the town to the castle and the town itself. Originally, Latran was even a separate district that competed with Krumlov. Over the years, however, Latrán was gradually incorporated into Krumlov, finally being forcibly incorporated in 1555 at the behest of William of Rosenberg.The Latran houses are the architectural pearls of ...

The first references to the Cloak Bridge date back to the 15th century. At that time it was probably only a wooden drawbridge. It is popular not only with tourists, but unfortunately also with suicides.The cloak bridge called Mantelbrücke in the time, is a part of Český Krumlov Castle and the look is so spectacular that it is considered a separate attraction of the town. The bridge rises above a deep ravine. It has five steps and connects the four main courtyards of the castle and a fifth courtyard located on a nearby rock. The Cloak bridge was built in 1767 on the site of a wooden struc ...

The building is located in the city district of Latran, on the left side of the Vltava River and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It currently has three floors, and was rebuilt at the end of the 18th century, shortly after the church was closed. The church is no longer used for spiritual purposes and the building houses a marionette museum. The original chapel or church was founded by Peter I of Rožmberk as part of the Rosenberg manor hospital before 1334. In 1596 Peter Vok of Rožmberk began a Renaissance reconstruction of the church, which completely changed its overall outlook. This ...

The church boasts the longest history of all the sanctuaries in Český Krumlov and is the second architectural landmark of the town next to the castle. The church was founded in 1309 by the first bishop of České Budějovice, Jan of Chlumčany. Today's church was rebuilt from an older church built by Peter of Rožmberk. The three-aisled nave with slender columns is typical of South Bohemian late Gothic. It is vaulted with net vaults related to the Parler style. The architectural and artistic development of the church was completed by Neo-Gothic modifications at the end of the 19th ce ...

The Synanoga or Temple was built in the Neo-Romanesque style with Art Nouveau elements in 1909. It was the first building in the Austro-Hungarian Empire to use reinforced concrete construction. The synagogue is an architectural spectacle that boldly ranks among the other pearls of the South Bohemian region. It was built at the beginning of the 20th century in the Art Nouveau style. The modesty is given by neo-Romanesque elements.The nave has a typical octagonal shape with a central tower reaching into the sky.Today, the synagogue fulfils its religious role to the full by transcending it. ...

You can't miss a majestic baroque pilgrimage complex rising above the city. It's a memorable spiritual, historical and cultural place where people come for a rest, knowledge and prayer. Located on the top of Křížová hora, it offers splendid views of Český Krumlov and Šumava.The hill area became a pilgrimage site after the emergence of the chapel. It was built on the initiative of the people of Krumlov during the Eggenbergs' rule. In the 18th century, the site experienced the peak of Czech spiritual life. However, during the First World War, the entire area fell into considerable disrepair. The ...