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Visit one of Europe's most beautiful medieval towns, which has a colorful past that dates back to the 11th century. Inhale the romantic atmosphere of the medieval town of Český Krumlov. The city’s surrounded by high rock formations and moats built during the Middle Ages for defense purposes. Many influential Czech families once called Český Krumlov their home. Such as the Schwarzenbergs, Rosenbergs, Lords of Krumlov, and the Vítkovs.


The city's river, the Vltava, has provided many opportunities throughout history. It served as an important administrative hub and a center of trade, particularly in wine, while the House of Rosenberg was in power.