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

Chýnovská KRAS It is a small area of karst area linked to formation of crystalline limestone Chýnovská-lane ledečského the colorful group of rocks in geological Moldanubicum. It is located on the southwestern edge of the highlands in Pacovské hills near the town Chýnova. The limestones are stored together with amphibolites in the surrounding two-mica pararulách and the entire band is divided into several smaller blocks. This allows outside

Dominates the skyline of the city with its 72 meters until recently the tallest building in the city. In the past served as a belfry and watchtower. For it offers a magnificent view of the Budějovice and vicinity.The tower has a total of five bells (the largest and youngest Bumerin name Budvar)Black Tower Construction took place from 1549 to 1577. Renai

Built in the Baroque style. It is the principal church of the Diocese of České Budějovice. The cathedralis a statue of John Bishop Valerian Jirsík. In front of the church there are three statues - St.Wenceslas (Czech patron saint), Vol. Nicholas (the patron saint of the Diocese of České Budějovice)and sv. Auratiána (patron saint of Czech&nb

Cycle routes and cycling in South BohemiaSouth Bohemia is directly paradise 'for cyclists. Cycle routes are surface level, maintaining and keeping mostly quiet in the woods that you will all the way to protect against heat, sun and wind. Bicycle paths are connected with tasting local culinary specialties and comfort using local accommodation. Recommended places for cycling Jindřichohradecko - Czech Canada - the trails in this section awaits landscape with vast forests and large lakes, the histor

Trebon Protected Landscape Area is located in South Bohemia, on the border with Austria and parts of the District of Czech Budejovice and a total area of 700 km2 in the flat and the flat landscape. Because cycling is a wonderful location and therefore offers many cycle routes. Trebon landscape is riddled with unique network of lakes and their cultural history and natural wealth is one of the most beautiful areas of southern Bohemia and the entire Czech Republic, and it is also included in the ne