The most beautiful monuments in České Budějovice
What to visit and see in České Budějovice
České Budějovice as the metropolis of South Bohemia and a beautiful historic city in just offers a lot of sights that are worth seeing and visiting. You will find most of them in the immediate vicinity of the large square of Přemysl Otakar II. Basically, the entire historic center is surrounded by water – Malší, Vltava and Mlýnská sewers.
Přemysl Otakar II Square.
The most beautiful square in southern Bohemia
Přemysl Otakar II Square. is one of the largest squares in the Czech Republic and also one of the most beautiful. In its center stands the beautiful Samson's Fountain – simply the center of the city. There are also several other interesting buildings such as the town hall or the Včela Palace continue reading
Black Tower
The highest prospect in České Budějovice
The highest dominant feature of the center of České Budějovice is the 72-meter-high Black Tower. Today it is one of the most popular tourist attractions of the city. The observation deck is 46 meters high and you can climb over 225 steps. From the viewpoint you will have a beautiful view over the historic center to the mountain Kleť continue reading
City Hall in České Budějovice
The most important building in České Budějovice
One of the biggest monuments of České Budějovice is the magnificent Baroque town hall built in the 18th century. It is located in the southwest corner of Přemysl Otakar II Square. continue reading
South Bohemian Museum in České Budějovice
The largest museum in South Bohemia
Just across the street is the even more monumental building of the South Bohemian Museum. For those who want to significantly extend the tour of České Budějovice, we recommend a visit. continue reading
Dominican Monastery České Budějovice
Monastery with the White Tower
One of the dominants of the western end of the historical center of České Budějovice is the former Dominican monastery. It is one of the oldest Gothic monuments in the city. You will recognize it well by the nice White Tower, which rises above the complex continue reading
Iron Maiden Tower
Part of the fortifications of České Budějovice
Just a short distance from the confluence of the Vltava and Malší you will find the Gothic Iron Maiden tower. It was part of the city fortifications. Today it is a picturesque corner of the city with an old Czech restaurant continue reading
Cathedral of St. Nicholas
The most important church in České Budějovice
On the northeast corner of the beautiful square of Přemysl Otakar II. in České Budějovice you will find the most important church in the city – the Cathedral of St. Nicholas. It is true that, unlike other cathedrals in the Czech Republic, it does not look so majestic. It looks more like a classic larger church. In addition, it is a bit shaded right next to the Black Tower. continue reading
Samson's Fountain in České Budějovice
The center of České Budějovice
We will start a walk around the city on the square of Přemysl Otakar II. in the center of which stands the beautiful Samson's Fountain – simply the center of the city continue reading
Bee Palace
The most magnificent house in the vent of České Budějovice
The Neo-Renaissance Včela Palace, built in the south-east corner of Přemysl Otakar II Square, competes for the most beautiful building in České Budějovice with the local town hall. It significantly exceeds the surrounding houses on the square continue reading
Salt pans
The most beautiful warehouse in the Czech Republic
An interesting building on Piarist Square is the famous Solnice building. Its historical function was to store grain, then weapons, and finally salt, after which it got its name continue reading
Bishop's Grammar School in České Budějovice
The most important school building in České Budějovice
At the southeastern end of the historic center of České Budějovice you will find the magnificent building of the Bishop's Grammar School. continue reading
