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Cesky Krumlov

Rank:

Top 300

Wonder Type: Cultural

Country: Czech Republic

Best of: Architecture, Old Town

Description:

Situated on the banks of the Vltava river, the town was built around a 13th-century castle with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements. It 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. [More Details]

This article uses material from UNESCO World Heritage List article "Cesky Krumlov", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike 3.0 IGO License.