In the Czech Budejovice beer has been brewed for more than 700 years. Thanks to the work of many generations of South Bohemia beer brewers is today produced in this city the most famous Czech products in the world. His fame spread around the world today, especially Budweiser Budvar . Its flagship product - Lager Budweiser Budvar - is currently exported to 60 countries and accounts for roughly one-fifth of all exports beer from the Czech Republic. Budweiser Budvar is one of the most interesting t

After an extensive renovation of the former Augustinian monastery prelature (lock) is from 2010 to the public area of the former Augustinian monastery.The monastery was founded in 1455 by Peter from Lindy, under the influence of the Rosenbergs, the monastery was closed, was restored in 1663 care of the Emperor Ferdinand III. In the mid-18thcentury was added 

The castle and chateau complex of Jindřichův Hradec, which has spread over the area of three and a half hectares in the course of the centuries, grew from an original Slavic fortified settlement from the 10th century on a rocky headland above the confluence of the Nežárka River and the Hamerský Brook. The shallow valley incision of the brook was used, in the oldest times, for an artificial water reservoir – the later pond Vajgar, serving for the defence of this impo

The first written mention of Orlíku from the years 1230-1251, from the reign of Wenceslas I, which is mentioned in the news archive duty on the Vltava river at Orlik, who at the time was a wooden lodge, built on a steep rock like an eagle's nest / from here probably name /, other reports from the years 1287 to 1288 show that Orlik belonged to the royal possessions Wenceslas II. / Ruler of the country was then a minor ruler Záviš of Falknštejna / - burgraves Orlik is v

The history of Zvíkov Castle began with the royal house of Přemyslovec. Zvíkov is an outstanding example of Czech medieval secular architecture. The initial construction of Zvíkov took place during the rule of Wenceslas I (1230 - 1253). Written records mention Konrad, founder of the Lords of Janovice, as burgrave of the castle in 1234. Zvíkov was a favorite of King Wenceslas I, who often stayed here. Přemysl Otakar II eventually ruled the Czech lan

One of the oldest castles in South Bohemia was built by the Family of Vítek around the mid 13th century. The medieval disposition of the castle consisted of the Lower and Upper Castle. In 1522 the Upper Castle burnt down completely with the exception of the freely standing defence tower Jakobínka. An extensive reconstruction rebuilt in 1556 had decorated the facades of the Lower Castle in the Renaissance style. The last Rožmberk owner had the interiors festively decorated

The harmony of history and nature.The monumental and romantic ruins of the Dívčí Kámen (Girl’s Stone) castle.The castle was built on a high cliff in the beautiful countryside above the confluence of the Křemžský Stream and the Vltava River between the towns of České Budějovice and Český Krumlov.Dívčí Kámen is one of the most extensive and best preserved Middle Ages monuments in the Czech Republic.        &n

The chateau of Hluboká was originally founded as a guarding castle in the mid 13th century by the Kings of Bohemia, and being royal property, it was frequently forfeited. Several aristocratic families took turns owning it. The important ones included e.g. the Lords of Pernštejn, who founded the nearby fishpond of Bezdrev in 1490, the second largest fishpond in Bohemia. The prominent aristocratic family of the Lords of Hradec purchased the domain in 1561.&nb

The original Gothic castle was founded by the Lords of Krumlov some time before 1250. They represented a branch of the powerful family of the Witigonen with the five-petalled rose in their coat-of-arms. When the Lords of Krumlov died out in 1302, their relatives the Rosenbergs inherited the castle.  The Rosenbergs family had their seat there up till 1602. Their name as well as the three centuries of their rule is connected with the greatest era of flourish of the town and cas

On your inquisitive happy to answer questions and if you want you can also try out how to work with a whistle.In addition, of course, there can be seen as making the usual assortment of glasses, vases, paperweights and various decorative objects. In our small gallery you can purchase Everything posted here.glassworksWe welcome everyone!Book groups at: booking.glassworks @ gmail.com.Guided tours take place daily from 9.00 to 16.00 pm (April to September).Prices hour tour:Bus 25 to 40 persons - 15