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- Ceský Krumlov
Ceský Krumlov
This small medieval town in Southern Bohemia is one of the most
picturesque in the country, nestled in the S-bend of the River
Vltava and dominated by the fairytale Chateau on the ridge
overlooking the town. Ceský Krumlov has remained unchanged in
appearance since the 18th century and it is a delight to wander
through the traffic-free old town with its cobbled lanes,
ramshackle red-tiled roofs and lopsided colourful houses providing
many picture postcard opportunities.
The Castle on the hill, greatly enriched by the Italian
Renaissance style, has fine views of the town setting with covered
walkways, courtyards and terraced gardens where theatre and music
productions are held. Since the town was designated a UNESCO World
Heritage Site in 1992, the summer months have become somewhat
crowded. It is no longer a sleepy secret but a buzzing tourist
haven with many good restaurants and bars.
The city's setting is picturesque, and the surrounding
countryside is full of activities like horseback riding, tubing,
whitewater rafting, hiking, rock climbing, fishing and mountain
biking. There are many interesting sites for day trips from Ceský
Krumlov as well, including Ro~mberk Castle, the small town of Èeské
Budìjovice, and the monastery at Zlata Koruna.
Information & Facts
Language
Czech is the official language but English and German are
also widely spoken.
Money
The official currency is the Czech crown, locally known as the
Koruna (CZK), which is divided into 100 haler. Most credit cards
including American Express, Diners Club, Visa and MasterCard are
accepted, but it is best to have cash handy when travelling away
from Prague and the main tourist centres. Travellers cheques and
foreign currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and
some hotels; commission is highest in hotels. Banks are closed on
weekends. ATMs (known as 'bankomats') are becoming more common in
Prague and are probably the best way to obtain local currency at a
good rate and without commission. The Czech Republic is still cheap
compared to the rest of Europe, though the gap is closing.
Time
GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday in March to the last
Sunday in October).