ČESKÝ
KRUMLOV
Český Krumlov is a picturesque town in the Czech Republic, renowned for its stunning landscape and historic architecture. Located in South Bohemia, it is a popular tourist destination, offering a wealth of activities and attractions. For visitors wanting to explore this charming town, there are many tour services available, offering guided walking tours and other experiences that can help to make the most of your time in Český Krumlov.
Thanks to the convenient location by the river, the area has been permanently inhabited. The area's oldest settlement goes back to the Older Stone Age (70,000–50,000 BC), the mass settlement is proven in the Bronze Age (1,500 BC). Celtic settlements were here in the Younger Iron Age (c. 400 BC), and the first Slavic settlement from the 6th century AD. In the Early Middle Ages, trade routes led through this territory along the Vltava.
The Český Krumlov Castle was founded shortly before 1250 by a local branch of the noble Vítkovci family, descendants of Witiko of Prčice.[4] The first written mention of Český Krumlov was in a 1253 deed as Chrumbenowe. The town was established in two stages. The first part called Latrán was built spontaneously below the castle, settled mostly by people who had some administrative connection with the castle. The second part was subsequently founded as a brand new settlement and called Old Town.