Český Krumlov Castle, Medieval castle in Latrán, Czech Republic.
The castle complex encompasses forty buildings and palaces arranged around five courtyards, with a seven-hectare park on a rocky promontory above the Vltava River.
Founded in 1253 by the Vítkovci family, the castle later passed through notable dynasties including the Rosenbergs, Eggenbergs, and Schwarzenbergs until becoming state property in 1950.
The castle exhibits Renaissance and Baroque architectural elements throughout its structures, including the Rosenberg Palace and the five-story Cloak Bridge connecting to the theater.
The castle operates guided tours in multiple languages, maintains restricted opening hours during winter months, and requires advance reservations for special exhibitions.
The castle grounds contain the oldest preserved Baroque theater in the world, complete with original stage machinery, costumes, and performance documentation.
Location: Český Krumlov
Inception: 13 century
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture, baroque architecture, Gothic architecture
Elevation above the sea: 497 m
Phone: +420380704721
Email: ceskykrumlov@npu.cz
Website: https://zamek-ceskykrumlov.cz/en
GPS coordinates: 48.81250,14.31528
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:45
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Cloak Bridge
164 m
Baroque theater in Český Krumlov
207 m
Statue of Felix of Cantalica on the Cloak Bridge in Český Krumlov
161 m
Latrán 40
156 m
Statue of Saint Anthony of Padua on the Cloak Bridge in Český Krumlov
163 m
Latrán 67
171 m
Latrán 72
157 m
Statue of John of Nepomuk
170 m
Latrán 4
81 m
Latrán 19
145 m
Latrán 18
140 m
Latrán 14
121 m
Latrán 1
65 m
Latrán 15
127 m
Latrán 77
194 m
Jelení lávka
134 m
Latrán 76
170 m
Latrán 74
171 m
Latrán 20
154 m
Zámecké schody 12
105 m
Statue of Virgin Mary at Český Krumlov chateau
52 m
Zámecké schody 5
89 m
Statue of Saint Wenceslaus on the Cloak Bridge in Český Krumlov
171 m
Zámecké schody 7
109 m
Zámecké schody 10
109 m
Statue of Saint Joseph on the bridge over the bear moat in Český Krumlov
55 m
Na Ostrově 86
102 m
Latrán 38
151 mReviews
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