Located in the center of a valley of the Vltava River, at the confluence with the Malše, České Budějovice, the political and commercial capital of the South Bohemian Region, is famous for Budweiser.The beautiful Otakar II Square, named for the Czech King who founded the city over 750 years ago, is famous for its regular square shape (133m by 137m). Around are 48 historical buildings, including the 3-spired Town Hall, and in the centre is the baroque-styled Samson's Fountain, built between 1721-1726 by Zachariáš Horn, with biblical sculptures were created by Josef Dietrich.
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