0936 CZECH REPUBLIC (South Bohemia) - Historic Centre of Český Krumlov (UNESCO WHS)

Named Český Krumlov (Bohemian Crumlaw) to differentiate it from Moravský Krumlov (Moravian Crumlaw), this small city situated on the banks of the Vltava river was built around a 13th century castle with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements and, because is an outstanding example of a small central European medieval town whose architectural heritage has remained intact thanks to its peaceful evolution over more than five centuries, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.

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