Traditional fish harvest in South BohemiaHluboká Chateau 7Český Krumlov – the pearl of the Vltava Český Krumlov is one of those places that will simply bewitch you. From the outside, the castle, towering over the picturesque meanders of the Vltava River, looks like a cake decorated with sweet pink frosting. Once inside, you will be enchanted by the unique Baroque Theatre or the famous Masquerade Hall. The Old Town is laced with winding streets and stone burgher houses. Český Krumlov pulses with life – whether it be with the groups of canoeists who gather their strength here for the journey onward, art enthusiasts who come to admire the works presented by the famous Egon Schiele Art Centre, or visitors to the Seidl Photographic Studio, which features period photographs which take them back in time. The historic centre of Český Krumlov has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.Do not miss a tour of the new Castle Museum with its unconventional exhibition. You’ll see a model of the castle as it looked in the 16th century, a lapidarium, displays of how life used to be, and even a functional historical cinema. The museum is open all year round, except for Mondays during the off-season.The Egon Schiele Art Centre, in addition to its permanent exhibition of the graphic works of Egon Schiele and exhibitions on his life and works, also features 20th-century and contemporary art from Czechia and abroad. The gallery is located in the historical Old Town.The Seidl Photographic Studio Museum: Experience the magic of the hidden story of the beginnings of photography, the unsettling fate of the pioneers of this craft, and a photographic chronicle of the Czech-German-Austrian border area from the end of the 19th and the first part of the 20th centuries.Romantic Castles in South Bohemia During your travels through South Bohemia, be sure to visit some of the area’s romantic castles. One of the most charming is the Hluboká Chateau, whose imposing beauty will take your breath away. Another place that virtually breathes magic is the Červená Lhota Chateau, lying on a rocky promontory in the middle of the castle pond. Hluboká Chateau is close to the city of České Budějovice. It is open all year round.Ponds everywhere you lookFishing has enjoyed centuries of tradition in South Bohemia. Most of the fishponds are located around Třeboň, Jindřichův Hradec, České Budějovice, and Tábor. The autumn fish harvest is an important event and has a unique atmosphere. The fishing industry has also strongly influenced the character of the culinary specialties in the local restaurants. Pike or eel, especially when washed down with one of South Bohemia’s local beers, is not easily forgotten …If you would like to experience the fish harvest for yourself, contact the Třeboň information centre. Take advantage of the Český Krumlov Card to help you get to know the town better; it is valid for 12 months. Hlubokánad VltavouŠumavaLipnoTřeboňČeskýKrumlovČeské BudějoviceČervenáLhotaactionURI(http://visitczechia.com): actionURI(http://ckrumlov.cz): actionURI(http://zamek-ceskykrumlov.cz): actionURI(http://esac.cz ): actionURI(http://seidel.cz ): actionURI(http://zamek-hluboka.cz): actionURI(http://zamek-cervena-lhota.cz): actionURI(mailto:info%40itrebon.cz?subject=): actionURI(http://itrebon.cz): actionURI(http://ckrumlov.cz/card):
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