Ceske Budejovice - Czeskie Budziejowice

Ceske Budejovice
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Country	the Czech Republic
Region	South Bohemia
Surface	55.56 km²
Population	94 463
Postal Code	37001, 37002
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Ceske Budejovice (NS. České Budějovice) - a statutory city in the south Czechia, in the Českobudějovice Basin, at the confluence of the Vltava and Malša rivers.

Characteristic

This South Bohemian metropolis was founded in 1265 by the Czech king Premysl Otakar II at the confluence of the Vltava and Malse. Premyslav Otakar II Square is 133 meters by 137 meters and is one of the largest squares in the Czech Republic. It has arcades and a number of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque houses. Other important sights of the city include the town hall, the Samson Fountain and the 72-meter-high Black Tower, which offers a beautiful view of the city and the surrounding area.

The city is a great place to visit if you want to get away from the large numbers of tourists in Prague or in the nearby Český Krumlov. Well-developed transport connections make it an ideal starting point for exploring the area. There are many historic towns and villages nearby, numerous hiking routes and an extensive network of cycle paths. The most famous cycle path is No. 12 connecting České Budějovice and Hluboka nad Vltavou.

Drive

By plane

By bus

Buses frequently depart from Prague's "Na Knížecí" and "Roztyly" bus stations to the main bus station. The journey takes approximately 2.5-3 hours. There is also a Yellow Bus line offered by the Student Agency which takes 2 hours and 20 minutes for a similar price. The bus stop in České Budějovice is located in the "Mercury Centrum", a two-story shopping mall with a rooftop bus station, not far from the city center. It is 100 meters from the street from the train station. For rates and schedules, visit the official transport website IDOS.

Shuttle bus Budweis-shuttle there is a convenient daily bus service between České Budějovice and the following cities - Prague (1.5 hours, 1000 CZK): From Austria: Salzburg (3 hours, 1100 CZK), Vienna (3 hours, 1100 CZK), Linz (1.5 hours, 450 CZK), Hallstatt (2.5 hours, 1100 CZK). From other countries: Munich, Germany (4 hours, CZK 1,600) and Bratislava, Slovakia.

By train

From Prague, the train is probably better than the bus as it is often more comfortable, cheaper, faster and goes from the center to the center. Trains from Prague to České Budějovice run every hour. The journey from Prague takes 2-2.5 hours. The standard fare for a ticket sold at the ticket office is 222 CZK for one person (133 CZK for the second person, 111 CZK for the next), but is often much cheaper when buying in advance or online. There are two types of trains - rychlík (R) and express (Ex), the latter being faster and more convenient (both are the same price). Other possible destinations that can be reached by direct train are Český Krumlov, Jindřichův Hradec, Tábor, Brno, Třebíč, Pilzno and Linz in Austria (connections to Salzburg, Vienna and other cities in Austria). Timetables and tickets on the site Czech Railways.

By car

The road from Prague is not very good, half is a new motorway, but the other half is a heavily congested two-lane road. Avoid traveling this road on Friday and Sunday evenings. You have to pay for parking in the wider city center, with the amount separating the city from the parking lot. There are parking machines on the street - you must provide your registration number when buying a parking ticket.

Getting around

On foot

The historic city center is completely walkable, but you can also visit more remote parts of the city, though it will likely take longer.

By bike

The city is cyclist-friendly with many bike paths. You can rent a bike at the train station or at some hotel if you want to have one in the long run, but if you only want to ride around the city it's probably better to use the app Rekola. The best maps for cycling are maps.cz in outdoor mode.

Public transport

There is an extensive network of public buses and trolley buses that run frequently during the day. The ticket costs CZK 16 and is valid for one hour - there are ticket machines at the stops. Ticket controllers are common so better have a valid ticket. You have to validate your ticket on the bus. You can use for the timetable IDOSif you want to find the route on the map, use maps.cz.

Taxi

Worldwide application Taxify operates in České Budějovice. The largest taxi company to date is Taxi Budějovice, 0042014014.

By car

Typical traffic jams and parking zones make it not very useful to move around the city.

Worth seeing

• Przemysław Otokar II Square (Czech: Naměstí of Přemysl Otakar II). A huge square in the middle of the city. Historical monuments include St. Nicholas, the Black Tower, the Samson Fountain and the characteristic yellow Vcela Palace.

• • In the middle of the square is one of the city's symbols, the Baroque Samson Fountain. It was created in 1721-1726 by Zachariáš Horn, and the statues were made by Josef Dietrich. At the top is a statue of the biblical hero Samson.
  • The cornerstone is near the Samson Fountain, marked with a cross. It used to have an execution scaffold, and legend has it that anyone who crosses it after 10 p.m. will not find a way home and will wander the city until morning.
• Town hall. The building with three towers was built in the Renaissance style in 1555. Today it is an elegant baroque building from 1727-1730 built by A.E. Martinelli. They are decorated with Dietrich's Allegories: Justice, Courage, Wisdom and Caution, as well as symbols of the city and the Czech Republic.
• Nicholas Cathedral. Built as a Gothic building in the 13th century. However, it burned down in the 17th century, and today's appearance is baroque. There are three statues on the pediment - St. Wenceslas, St. Nicholas and St. Auratiana, the interior of the church is very simple. The most important part is the main altar from the 18th century.
• Next to the cathedral is the dominant feature of České Budějovice, Black Tower. The 72-meter-high Renaissance tower was completed in 1577, and six bells were placed in the tower, the largest of which is called Bumerin. Season April 1 - October 31.
• Remains of fortifications (on the slope of the Malše River). The Iron Maiden and the Rabenstein Tower, fragments of the old fortifications and the last remaining part of the medieval fortifications in Budejovice. The Iron Maiden dates back to the 14th century. The name comes from the torture instrument inside.

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• Pivovar Budějovický Budvar (Budvar brewery), ☎ 420 387 705 347, e-mail: [email protected]. 09: 00-16: 00 (reservation required). Karolina Světlé 4. Take a tour of the city's largest brewery and the Budweiser beer house sold in most European countries. Please call a few days in advance to arrange a tour, or if this is not possible, unreserved guest tours take place every day at 2:00 PM. The admission price is CZK 100 per person, and those 18 years of age or older can visit the tasting cellars. This is not the same as "Budweiser" beer sold in the US and Canada; due to trade name disputes with the American Anheuser-Busch, it is marketed in the Americas under the names "Budvar" or "Czechvar".
• Horse Railway Museumoutside the historic center, south of it on Mánesova Street is the Horse Railway Museum. The museum is located at the horse railway station. It is the first railway station in continental Europe. The Horse Railway Exposition is open from May to September, Tue-Sat.
• South Bohemian Museum from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. It has a rich collection related to the history and nature of South Bohemia. Natural history collections from ancient South Bohemia, medieval history and art from the 17th and 18th centuries.
• Alš South-Bohemian Gallery belongs to the five largest institutions of this type in the Czech Republic. Permanent exhibition of South Bohemian Gothic paintings on wood and sculptures from the 13th-16th centuries. Flemish and Dutch paintings from the 17th century. Part of the exhibition is located in the Wortner House in České Budějovice at ul. U Černé věže 22.
• Ohrada Zoo is located near the village of Hluboká nad Vltavou and České Budějovice, which is the capital of the region, at a distance of 8 km. The zoo is easily accessible by train, bus or car and is open every day all year round.

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Science

Shopping

• Naměstí of Přemysl Otakar IIBy wandering around the large old town square and the surrounding streets, you can find many specialized shops (e.g. butcher, products, tea and spices, textiles and so on).
• Lannova Tr, a pedestrianized street leading from the train station to the old town. It has various stores along its length, including a Billa supermarket.
• Mercury Centrum, a two-story shopping center that shares the space with the city's main bus station.
• IGY Centrum, a shopping center that also includes a swimming pool and fitness center (includes gym, squash, solarium, sauna, etc.) is located about 20 minutes on foot from the train station and next to the Clarion Congress hotel České Budějovice.

Gastronomy

Food

• Masné krámy, Krajinská 13 - "Meat Market": famous local restaurant, formerly the meat market. It was founded in 1364. This is the best opportunity to try the traditional cuisine of the region.
• Budvarka, a really nice little beer hall just off the main town square. It is owned by Budvar and has four beers for sale. The food includes many traditional Czech dishes and is cheap and very nice.
• Vendettaexcellent bar / restaurant in the main square and very nice freshly made pizzas.
• Restaurace Karla IV., Karl IV. 4 - a stylish Czech restaurant with a large selection, and the interior is decorated with medieval legends.
• Green House, Biskupská 3 - healthy bio cuisine, including vegetarian dishes, vegetable salads and soups.
• Lanovka Bar, Lannova třída 2 - There is a climbing wall and a popular healthy restaurant.

Drinking

Throw away a pitcher of Budweiser beer, because it's his hometown. See also Pivovar Budějovický Budvar, above. The best solution is to visit one of the pubs operated by the brewery, as there you can find the widest selection of beers, including specialties. Masné krámy and Malý Pivovar are located in the old town center, near the main square. Choose one without a doubt, the other Budvarka Pub choice is located in the brewery complex further north from the city center.

Pubs

• Singer, Česká 55 - Irish pub in the center of the old town. The name comes from the old school Singer sewing machines on the tables inside.
• Potrefená husa, Česká 66 - Branch of another Czech brewery Staropramen franchise pubs. Choose a spot on the roof terrace during the hot summer days, sipping a beer or a cocktail while gazing out over the Malse River to the Stromovka Recreation Park.

On the main square of Přemysl Otakar II. There are many pubs that tourists can choose from such as the B26 and Fantom.

Cafes

You can get free Wi-Fi internet connection in almost all of the places listed below as one of the local internet service providers provides internet connection almost everywhere.

• Kotva, Lidická 2110 - A cafe that divides the building with a small cinema.
• Cafe au chat noir, Náměstí Přemysla Otakar II. 21- Small cafe right on the main square nearby with amazing views of what's going on in the square as it is on the first floor (don't give up and walk around the ground floor shops to the stairs if you want to go up).
• Cafe Placidus, Na Mlýnské stoce 11 - A modern cafe with Davidoff coffee and a wide selection of cakes and other desserts.
• Manon, Náměstí Přemysla Otakar II. 11 - A cafe on the west side of the main square with a beautifully decorated interior in pure black and white colors. Good coffee, views of the square but a bit of a lack of atmosphere.
• Café Plaza, Náměstí Přemysla Otakar II. 7 - "New building on the block" right next to the town hall. One of these advantages is especially the late opening hours every day.
• Café la Storia, Panská 26 - A cafe in one of the oldest buildings in the city, near the city walls. On a hot summer day, don't sit outside, but try to find your chair in a small yard between buildings where you can avoid the sun and where the temperature is always comfortable. Take one of the Lavazza coffee magazines to learn something new.
• Café Ionia, Plachého 16 - A small place with a bar, two tables outside in summer and a smaller brand of coffee that gives the place its name.
• Rolo and Caféif you want cake then go here! There is one in front of the train station, one in the main square and the other just outside the main square on the way to Tesco.

Clubs

• Modrý dveře, Biskupská 1 - Trendy pub / restaurant with live jazz music.
• Velbloud, U Tří lvů 4 - A small alternative music club near the city center. The program mainly includes rock, punk and alternative, but is regularly combined with other modern styles.
• Horká vana, Česká 7 - a cafe and club in a modern space and holds regular monthly performances.
• SUD, Hroznová 8 - a small theater popular with students.

Parties

• Múzy na vodě, a traditional festival that we can see at the confluence of the Vltava and Malše every year at the beginning of July.
• A basket of bread, international agricultural fair. One of the most popular agricultural events in the Czech Republic. The Bread Basket offers: rural renewal and development technology, plant and animal production, agricultural technology, food production, forestry and water system, horticulture and breeding, agricultural services, etc.
• Ema Destinnová - music festival is a series of classical music concerts taking place in August and September. The festival is organized in the city center and in churches and theaters.
• Traditional Christmas markets take over the main square from the beginning of Advent. Free concerts and performances, warming food and traditional crafts are available, from blacksmithing to the finest beeswax and honey waxes and more.

Accommodation

• Hotel U Solné Brány, Radniční 11, ☎ 420 386 354 121, e-mail: [email protected]. Between 1000 and 2290 CZK. (April 2017)
• Hotel Budweis, Mlynská 6, ☎ 420 389 822 111, e-mail: [email protected]. This hotel has 60 rooms (including one suite) very close to the Vltava River. 2100-3900 CZK. (April 2017)
• Grand Hotel Zvon, U.S. Přemysl Otakar II. 90/28, ☎ 420 381 601 601, e-mail: [email protected]. It offers a wide range of rooms, including family rooms and triple rooms. Rooms from around 1100 CZK. (April 2017)

Where next

Ceske Budejovice is a nice place to stay: its good connections to the surrounding region make it a great place to discover South Bohemia. Buses and trains run on time, are cheap and relatively easy to understand. The bus station is on the roof of Mercury Centrum, and tickets can be purchased on the bus. Train tickets can be purchased prior to boarding.

• Český Krumlov, a monument inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and an extremely popular tourist destination. Buses to Český Krumlov leave every half hour from the main bus station at Mercury Centrum and take about 45 minutes (32 Kč). The train is usually slower (55 minutes) and more expensive (49 CZK, although you get a discount from the second passenger).
• Hluboka nad Vltavou, a nearby village with a large "Windsor" style castle on a hill and an old church. Follow bike path 12 along the Vltava River north of the city (approximately 10 km) until you reach Hluboka.
• Holašovice is a small village inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as the best preserved traditional Central European village. Its square is lined with unique houses decorated in the style of "folk baroque". There is also a small pond and a chapel. There are pubs in two buildings as well as a tourist information office.
• Kleť. It is the highest point in the nearby region and offers relaxing forest walks, cycling and 360 ° panoramic views of South Bohemia from above. There is also an observatory at the top. To get there by train from the main station to the village of Holubov, from where you can see the mountains. The train comes from the main station and you need to be in the final car to get off at Holubov. On the way back, visiting the ruins of the gothic castle of Divci Kamen is a few kilometers of a short trip in the area under the mountain.
• Tel, a small but extremely charming city inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Approximately 2 hours and 105 Kč by local bus.
• Trzeboń - a picturesque town with a castle, Regent brewery, fish lakes and a charming market square. There are also various walking and cycling paths. The bus journey from Mercury Centrum takes approximately 45 minutes through beautiful scenery.
• Zlata Koruna, this beautifully restored monastery is situated on top of old oak trees. The bus to Český Krumlov stops here.

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Tourist information

The Tourist Information Center (Přemysl Otakar II Square in the Town Hall) provides promotional and presentation materials, a map and a plan of the town of České Budějovice and the surrounding area. Tourist and topographic information, calendar of cultural and social events. Sale of tourist literature, maps, souvenirs and Cbsystem tickets. Guide services, accommodation etc.

If you need hiking or biking maps, a small shop on the eastern side of the main square (at Café Chat Noir) sells everything you need.

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