Cesky Krumlov is a town by the Vltava River in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. The construction of the town and the Cesky Krumlov Castle began in the late 13th century. Today, the old Cesky Krumlov is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and well-known for the history and fine architecture of the town and its magnificent castle.
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A view of the Bohemian countryside on the way to Cesky Krumlov.
Another view of the beautiful Bohemian countryside.
A cobblestone street leading up to the castle.
The Red Gate, the main gate into the Cesky Krumlov Castle.
The building with sgraffito facade on the right-hand side of the Red Gate is the New Apothecary (Pharmacy) and the beige-colored building on the left-hand side is the Salt House of the castle.
SOURCE: http://www.castle.ckrumlov.cz/docs/en/zamek_oinf_1nadvo.xml
A view of the Castle Tower from the Red Gate.
The Cesky Krumlov Castle's first courtyard, also known as the Romping Ground.
SOURCE: http://www.castle.ckrumlov.cz/docs/en/zamek_oinf_1nadvo.xml
A connecting corridor with Sgraffito decorations, as seen from the first courtyard of the castle.
The first courtyard of the Cesky Krumlov Castle, near the entrance into the second courtyard.
The entrance in the New Burgrave's House connects the first and the second courtyards of the castle.
SOURCE: http://www.castle.ckrumlov.cz/docs/en/zamek_oinf_2nadvo.xml
The New Burgrave's House, the Castle Tower and the Mint bordering the second courtyard of the Cesky Krumlov Castle.
SOURCE: http://www.castle.ckrumlov.cz/docs/en/zamek_oinf_2nadvo.xml
Another view of the second courtyard of the Cesky Krumlov Castle.
The Dairy, the building with sgraffito facade in the second courtyard of the castle.
SOURCE: http://www.castle.ckrumlov.cz/docs/en/zamek_oinf_2nadvo.xml
The connecting corridor between the second and the third courtyards.
A lovely view of Cesky Krumlov from the connecting corridor.
Another view of the historic Cesky Krumlov from the connecting corridor.
A view of the ancient Vltava River which was important in trade routes in Bohemia.
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The third courtyard of the Cesky Krumlov Castle.
SOURCE: http://www.castle.ckrumlov.cz/docs/en/zamek_oinf_3nadvo.xml
The fourth courtyard of the Cesky Krumlov Castle.
SOURCE: http://www.castle.ckrumlov.cz/docs/en/zamek_oinf_4nadvo.xml
The passageway connecting the fourth courtyard to the stone bridge.
A panoramic view of Cesky Krumlov from the stone bridge that connects the fourth courtyard to the fifth courtyard of the castle.
A view of Cesky Krumlov and the Vltava River from the stone bridge.
A view of the newer part of Cesky Krumlov from the stone bridge.
Another view of the newer part of Cesky Krumlov from the stone bridge.
The fortification wall with lookout holes in the fifth courtyard.
The fifth courtyard of the Cesky Krumlov Castle.
SOURCE: http://www.castle.ckrumlov.cz/docs/en/zamek_oinf_5nadvo.xml
A view of Cesky Krumlov from a lookout hole in the fortification wall in the fifth courtyard.
Another wonderful view of the old Cesky Krumlov from a lookout hole in the wall.