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Welcome to České Budějovice, founded in 1265 by King Přemysl Otakar II at the confluence of the Vltava and Malše rivers. Join us on a whimsical photo story exploring the town's famous spots, from the mysterious Errant Stone to the Gothic Dominican monastery, and the renowned White Tower. Visit the iconic Samson Fountain and the Baroque Town Hall. Experience the cultural heart of ČB, including beloved cafes and vibrant bookstores. Uncover its rich history and fun legends as you discover your favorite place in this charming city!
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ČB wasfounded • In 1265 by the Czech king Přemysl Otakar II. • At the confluence of two rivers - the Vltava and the Malše
NOW… WE HAVE A LITTLE PHOTOSTORY FOR YOU (WITH SUBTITLES )
Welcome, welcome, welcome. Welcometo ČB! Wewill show youthebest place here
THE legend • Anybody who accidentally crosses the stone will get lost and never find his way home • There was a scaffold here originally
Whathappened? I don‘tknow, but wemust show thebest place in ČB. Whereisit?
No, itis just theDominican monastery… Isithere?
oldestbuilding in town • Gothicchurchofthe monastery - the last thirdofthe 13th cent. • Newlyrestored medieval murals • Mainaltar – theVirgin Mary of ČB
What? A frog??? Look atthis! A frog! Hmm, it‘s so close… Yes! It‘sisclimbing up. Whenittouchestheroof, theworldwill end…
Thisisthebest place, right? No, it‘stheWhite Tower.
Another legend… Ifyoutouchthisskull, youwillhaveluck!
Historicalinfo • Built in the years 1721-1726 • One of the landmarks of ČB • The largest of its kind in the Czech Republic
Yeah, right! Thismustbethebest place in ČB! The Music Center!
ItisYOUR bestplace in ČB.
Thisisprobably not thebestplace … You are right, itisn‘t. It‘stheTownHall
Baroquetownhall • Constructed in 1727 - 1730 • Between the towers there are allegories of Justice, Courage, Wisdom and Caution
KNIHKUPECTVÍ!!! A BOOKSHOP isthebest place!
I BOOKS so much …
Books, boring … Kačka‘sfavourite place. I couldhaveknownthat…
SISTERS ItistheRenaissance Black Tower. TheBaroqueWhiteTower‘soldersister.
A fewfacts… • 72 metre-high contruction completed 1577 • It provides a beautiful view of the town and its surroundings • It wasn‘t always black. In the past it had a coloured facade
Everybody in ČB has theirownfavouriteplace. But everybodygetsover here in the end THE END