WELCOME IN ČESKÝ KRUMLOV

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A City of Many FacesThe beauty of architecture and the Renaissance atmosphere unitewith the modern art and culture – sgraffito facades, the dominant feature of the castle tower,exhibitions of contemporary artists,performances of singing stars. Throughout the year, the town lives a colourful life – the aristocracy celebrates, the music of different genres drifts through the town and castle, ancient stories come about on the stage of the BaroqueTheatre or revolving auditorium.

A textbook of the artistic styles of the previous centuries can be found on therocky promontory overlooking the VltavaRiver. When strolling through the castlecomplex, from the originally Gothic fortwith a tower, across the Bear Moatand Renaissance courtyard, you will reach the Bellarie Rococo summerhousein the castle gardens. The real treasure is hidden inside the castle – the Masquerade Hall and well-preservedBaroque Theatre are ones of their kind!Don’t forget to visit also the unique Krumlov Monasteries.

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A City of Festivities and FestivalsČeský Krumlov is wrapped in a festive atmosphere full of celebrations and festivals, no matter the season of the year. Erecting of the Maypole and burning of witches to welcome thespring are what makes the MagicalKrumlov. The summer solstice is a big Renaissance celebration.Music, dancing, traditional customsand crafts also accompany the St. Wenceslas’ Celebrations with the popular Night of Open Museums and Galleries. The advent and Christmas season, welcoming of the New Year and Shrovetide merriment have their own distinctive charm.

Five-Petalled Rose Celebrationsare ones of the biggest and best-known festivals of their kind in Europe. You will feel the captivating atmosphere of the Renaissance periodduring the abundant weekend programme that will leave each visitor with unforgettable memories.

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From Ancient Music to JazzDo you know what the ‘fidel’means and how to play it? How do music tones sound in the castle or in the brewery gardens? And what enjoyment can Shakespeare’s plays performed in the open air bring?You will find all the answerswhen you visit Český Krumlov.The wide range will also includefolklore, jazz and other moderngenres that you can enjoyin the remarkable areas of the Renaissance town.

Instrumentalists of illustrious names and singing world starsperform every year at the International Music FestivalČeský Krumlov.Just choose one of many excellent performances to enjoy wonderful music.Enjoy the time of Baroque, visit the Festival of Baroque Artsor the Baroque Night at ČeskýKrumlov Castle® within the Chamber Music Festival.

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Galleries, Museumsand Crafts Displays Strolling through the town itself is like visiting a gallery with each house representing a work of art. Most ofthe houses have beautiful interiors offering artwork displays as well asexamples of work of ancient masterbuilders. The world ceramic designcombined with the Gothic cellars, or marionettes carved by ancient master wood-carvers in the Baroqueattic are surely an exceptional experience. An introduction to thecenturies-old traditions of beer brewing and mining in authentic expositions is a pleasant bonus to your visit to Český Krumlov.

Český Krumlov was made famousthanks to the world-known painterEgon Schiele. Try to compare the present shape of the streets and corners with his artistic stylizationswhen visiting the gallery named after him. The appearance of the town at the beginning of the 19th century is shown on the photographsby Josef Seidel in his original studiothat is completely unique in the worldthanks to its authenticity.

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„Holidays in Motion“ The most beautiful view of the world is the one from the horseback – but the most beautiful view of Český Krumlov is the one from the surface of the Vltava River. Try what’s true about it! Perhaps you will discover even more beautiful views when riding a bike or cross-country skiing across the spectacular surroundingcountryside. Český Krumlov has something for the greens lovers too. An 18-hole golf course with a romantic hotel and restaurantin the former country houseis situated nearby.

If you enjoy Nordic walking,climb the nearby peak of the Blansko Forest – Kleť, and visit the oldest lookout tower in Bohemia.On the way back, you can opt for a comfy ride on scooters– an exciting experience not only for your children. If you feel like youhave seen it all in Krumlov and its closeneighborhood, and experienced everything there is, new exciting moments are awaiting on the banks of the nearby Lipno Dam.

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ČESKÝ KRUMLOV CARD

1 ENTRANCE CARD TO 5 MUSEUMSCastle Museum and Castle Tower / Regional Museum / Museum Fotoatelier Seidel / Egon Schiele Art Centrum /Life and Art in the Krumlov Monasteriesn up to 50 % reduction off the regular ticket price n card is valid for 12 months from its first use n card is transferable to another person in the same category

For more information on events and programmes in Český Krumlov, go to www.ckrumlov.info

TRANSPORT / www.ckrumlov.info/transport ACCOMMODATION / www.ckrumlov.info/accommodation EAT & DRINK / www.ckrumlov.info/gastronomyATTRACTIONS / www.ckrumlov.info/attractions CULTURAL TIPS / www.ckrumlov.info/culturaltipsACTIVITIES / www.ckrumlov.info/activities PHOTOGALLERY / www.ckrumlov.info/photogallery MAPS / www.ckrumlov.info/maps

Infocentrum Český Krumlov / nám. Svornosti 2CZ - 381 01 Český Krumlov / tel.: +420 380 704 622-3fax: +420 380 704 619 / e-mail: info@ckrumlov.infowww.ckrumlov.info/infocentre

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Published by Český Krumlov Development Fund / Český Krumlov Tourism in 2017 / Texts: Český Krumlov Tourism / Photos: archive of the Český Krumlov town Typesetting and DTP: David Plouhar, MONELLO / Print: Typodesign, České Budějovice

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