Environment
Jindřichův Hradec
The origins of Jindřichův Hradec are linked to the existence of an ancient Slavic fortified settlement on the bend of the Nežárka River and Hamerský Creek, which became, since at least the 10th century.
A town overlooks the Vajgar Lake, whose gorgeous panorama of a Gothic castle and Renaissance chateau are reflected in the water like in a mirror, as though a silent witness of the bygone glamour of its former aristocratic inhabitants.
A town is on the 15th meridian, with the Assumption of Virgin Mary Provost Church and a massive tower with a view of the entire region. In Jindřichův Hradec is a historical conservation area for its exquisite historical, architectural, and cultural virtues.
Červená Lhota
Renaissance water castle was built on a granite rock cliff that after damming of a stream and a consequent rise of the water level became a tiny island.
Together with the pond, the stone bridge and the adjacent English park with the Chapel of Holly Trinity, it is one of the most romantic historical monuments in South Bohemia.
Hluboká nad Vltavou
The Manor of Hluboká nad Vltavou had been originally built as a castle and it went through the several reconstructions.
The Manor of Hluboká had been owned by Schwarzenberg Dynasty since the year of 1661. At first, they had the manor rebuild into the Baroque style, and in the 19th century into the Romantic style in a spirit of the Windsor Neo-Gothicism.
České Budějovice
The jewel of České Budějovice is its historical centre with its many valuable church and lay buildings with Gothic, Renaissance and mostly Baroque houses, with uniquely preserved arcades.
The Přemysl Otakar II Square is one of the biggest squares in central Europe consisting of almost a perfect square of 133 x 133 metres. The most distinctive building in the entire area is the Baroque city hall.
Český Krumlov
The town Český Krumlov lies in South Bohemia in the valley of the River Vltava and is known as the pearl of South Bohemia. As an extremely well-known monument reserve, it has been listed in the UNESCO Register of World Cultural Heritage Sites since 1992.
The dominant features of the town are its magnificent monuments the Gothic Church of St. Vitus and Český Krumlov Chateau - a complex that is one of the most expansive in Central Europe.
Landštejn
The castle core is the original Romanesque palace enclosed by two towers dating from the beginning of the 13th century. The higher tower, with small windows and with the entryway high above the terrain, was used for defense.
Telč
This town in the South of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands has a distinctive triangular plaza bordered by residents houses with Renaissance gables and arcades. In the halls of the stately home with their preserved wooden coffered ceilings visitors can peruse the valuable contents and significant collections.
Třeboň
Třeboň lies in South Bohemia between Jindřichův Hradec and České Budějovice, in the protected landscape area of Třeboňsko, renowned for its beautiful countryside, large number of ponds and vast forests. The town has a wide selection of cultural and historical monuments.