Top Things to do in Ceske Budejovice
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Known by the German name "Budweis" in the 19th century, the south Bohemian city of Ceske Budejovice has been a center of brewing since the 13th century. The original inspiration for the American version, Budwar or Budweiser beer remains one of the most popular in the country. The vast, beautiful Námesti Otakar II square is the site of stately Renaissance, Gothic and Baroque buildings, including the beautiful 1727 town hall. Buses and trolleys link areas, and cycling paths run through the city.
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1. NamEsti Premysla Otakara II
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 390 reviews
This cobblestone market square, one of the largest in Europe, is lined with magnificent baroque buildings and 18th-century arched and barrel-vaulted arcades. The Fountain of Sampson stands in the square's center.
Reviewed By Andrewdonaldson - Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
This is a great town square, it's within walking distance to great restaurants, parks, the winter stadium with ice-skating as well as a ten-minute walk to a mall with cinema's etc... You won't find McDonalds or KFC here, they're also walking distance if you need them, rather this square remains a very authentic Czech hub, which is widely utilised by the locals and not as much of a theme park as many other city centres. There are regular markets held in and around the square and they have a fantastic Christmas market too. If you're with children, there is a great large play area in the park, less than 5 minutes walk away, next to an indoor and outdoor swimming pool with water slides etc... for the summer. There are outdoor movie theatres, the planetarium and of course pubs with beer gardens, serving local and international cuisine and loads of Czech beers. Language can sometimes be a challenge for more complicated conversations, but I find that most Czechs in the hospitality industry will understand food and drink orders and the younger the person, the more likely they are to have a good grasp of English as there are now a whole host of English Language schools in the area. Overall the City and the Square are off the main tourist routes, but all the more authentic for that.
2. Samson's Fountain
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4.5 based on 167 reviews
This 18th-century fountain, located in the center of one of the largest squares in Europe, once served as Ceske Budejovice's main water supply.
Reviewed By LisaVienna4034 - Vienna, Austria
This is in the main square, which is beautiful all around. This fountain is part of the lovely scenery.
3. Town Hall (Radnice)
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4.5 based on 125 reviews
Built between 1727-30, this baroque structure has four rooftop statues meant to symbolize the four virtues of the town's citizenry: Fairness, Wisdom, Caution and Bravery.
Reviewed By D599YSrebeccar
The old town square in Ceske Budejovice is unique beyond belief. One of the largest in Europe. When we were there there was a festival honoring their beer, with dancing all day. Wonderful!
4. Holasovice
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4.5 based on 241 reviews
Reviewed By anthonyoneill38 - Waterford, Ireland
This is quite a unique village with a beautiful layout .The houses are beautiful and they have some nice architecture and beautiful symbols on the outside and the houses are painted in nice colours .we made the journey to Holasvice from Cesky Krumlov and while the roads were narrow the scenery was beautiful .We would highly recommend a visit to this rural village.
5. Piarist Square
6. Baroque Terraced Houses
7. Presentation of Virgin Mary Church
8. Palace Vcela
9. St. Nicholas Church
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4.0 based on 53 reviews
Located on the corner of one of Europe's largest squares, this magnificent cathedral features a 72-meter-high bell tower that offers magnificent views of the Bohemian Forest and Alps.
10. Salt Gate
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