The 1st record of the Schwarzenberg's is from 1172. They're a Bavarian aristocratic family who descended from Seinsheim, a Central Frisian town. They held titles such as princes in the Holy Roman Empire or dukes in the Kingdom of Bohemia. The Schwarzenbergs were one of Europe's most prominent aristocratic families. They have played a significant role in Czech, German and Austrian history.

Český Krumlov State Castle is the second largest castle and chateau complex in the Czech Republic and one of the most important monuments in Central Europe. In 1989, the castle complex was declared a national cultural monument and in 1992 the entire historical complex was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The original Gothic castle in Český Krumlov was founded by the Lords of Krumlov some time before 1250. They represented a branch of the powerful family - Vítkovci with the five-petalled rose in their coat-of-arms. The Czech noble family of the Lords of Krumlov originated as one of the branches of the Vítkovci family. Vítek II., the son of Vítek from Prčice is considered to be the founder of this family. Many castles were founded in the Český Krumlov region by the allied Rosenbergs.

The Church of St. Vitus boasts the longest history of all the sanctuaries in Český Krumlov and is the second architectural dominant 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 Rosenbergs owned Český Krumlov for three centuries, so they made a significant contribution to the history of the town and the castle. Petr I. of Rosenberg had a significant impact on the town's religious life in the first half of the 14th century. He was instrumental in building the castle chapel or the church of St. Jošt and the Minorite monastery was founded thanks to his will in 1350.

Minorite monastery called the Crusader Monastery a 14th century monastery full of art. It was founded in 1350 by Peter I of Rožmberk and his wife Catherine as a joint monastery of Minorites and Poor Clares with a common church.

The original Gothic church and hospital of St. Jošt was later rebuilt in Renaissance and Baroque style. The church dates back to the 14th century. 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 family of Eggenberg was one of the most important noble families in the Austrian and Czech lands. They came to Bohemia from Styria during the 30-year war in the 17th century. After all the Eggenbergs not only ruled Český Krumlov and the whole of its huge estate. It was one of the few aristocratic families that settled in the territory of the Bohemian kingdom.

The Cloak Bridge is a part of Český Krumlov Castle and its 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 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.

The Latran House is a beautiful Renaissance house in the historical center of Český Krumlov. It was built in 1564 according to the will of the merchant Hanuš Latrán and his wife Barbara. It is a one-storey house with stone lining dominated by a volute gable and stucco cornices.

The baroque garden was founded in the 17th century and is situated on a hill. The main part of the garden is perfectly maintained with beautiful floral patterns carved in the grass and the other part is left a little wilder. The castle garden is almost 11 hectares in size, which is equal to 11 football fields.

In the courtyard of Svornosti Square, there is a monumental statue of the Virgin Mary with Christ in her arms. This place is known as the "Rynošská Bastion", which has become a meeting place for locals and visitors.

The cascading fountain is characterised by statues of water deities, railings, vases and allegories of the four seasons. The fountain can be found on the slope that forms the boundary between the upper and lower part of the garden.

The local name Deer Garden was first documented in the 18th century. Even then, the original plan of the garden included a play park. It is now called "Jelenka" by the locals it covers seven hectares and is located at the northern foot of the castle slopes. In the central part, you will find a car park or a restaurant.

The Synagogue or Temple was built in the Neo-Romanesque style with Art Nouveau elements in 1909. It was the first building in Austria-Hungary to use the reinforced concrete construction. The Synagogue was built by the Jewish community on the western hilltop of the town called Plešivec and the plans for the building were designed by Victor Kafka, a Prague architect based in Vienna.