Prague (14-17 April 2006) - Day 2: Český Krumlov

The next day, we went to Český Krumlov, a town 180km south of Prague. This time, though, we went with a tour group, so no more getting lost, no more lousy maps and no more missing the last bus. The tour guide wasn't very good though, but the castle tour was fantastic.

Český Krumlov means "Czech Krumlov" and is famous for its beautiful 13th-Century Krumlov Castle and the Old Town. It is also a World Heritage Site under UNESCO. From the castle, which is on top of a hill, there is a beautiful view of the Old Town and the river that runs through it.


Welcome to Český Krumlov


View of the town on the way up the castle


The UNESCO sign


View from the bridge on top


You can see the castle's tower in front


The castle's built on a hill


View from the castle walls


Looking through the windows


Down to the Vltava River


Castle courtyard


The castle tower again


Yup, bears in the bear enclosure


Of course, no feeding is allowed


Beautiful view of the river from the bridge down below


The streets of the Old Town

Photobucket: Český Krumlov