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Český Krumlov - A hidden charm in the south

After a bit of a pause in writing - I am back with another little note on one of Czech Republic's amazing towns. This time I'll take you on an approximately two hour journey down south from Prague to a small charming little town called Český Krumlov.


Hidden along rolling hills of south Bohemia, this little gem is one of my favourites to visit and take my international friends to. It is in the end a UNESCO world heritage town.

Obviously it is worth visiting, just based on the picture above alone, but this little town is a place really worth spending a day in... and perhaps a romantic night in one of its many boutique hotels. 

Český Krumlov may be small, but it definitely has a wide range of tourist and local to-dos.

I don't plan to give you a Wikipedia lesson here, but this charming little town has centuries of history behind it, as well as rich influence from many cultures within Europe.

The places worth visiting are of course the magnificent castle overlooking the town.

Czech Republic does have a bit of an obsession with building stunning castles to overlook its cities, and this one is no exception. Apart from the fact that it may be rather large for such a small town. Yet it is a place worth the climb and definitely a good camera is advised, since there are many snapshot opportunities from atop the castle.

A hidden place to many tourists is the open-air turning theater positioned near the castle in its gardens. Specifically in the summer, this little turning theater is worth visiting with the whole family! Even if you don't understand what the plays are about, just the experience of a turning theater is worth it.

Each summer, the local communities also organise a knights festival, where you've guessed it, knights come to joust and cook old Czech foods and play medieval music for the viewing pleasure of passers by. Get the timing right, and you could enjoy all these in one day :)

Apart from these little gems, Český Krumlov also has many romantic restaurants offering traditional foods and especially local fish dishes which are highly recommended! Aside to these the town boasts many handy craft shops as well as museums and trinket boutiques. All in all, it is the perfect tourist destination with a big hint of culture in a small size.

Useful websites: 

• http://www.ckrumlov.info/docs/en/kaktualita.xml
• http://www.czechtourism.com/eng/uk/docs/what-to-see/unesco/all/czech-krumlov/index.html

Enjoy 

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