Cesky Krumlov, Czechia

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Cesky Krumlov

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Cesky Krumlov is a small medieval town wrapped inside a loop of the Vltava river, its cobbled old town and Cesky Krumlov Castle, the country's second-largest castle complex after Prague, forming a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It draws day-trippers from Prague and summer visitors for river rafting and canoeing.

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Cesky Krumlov is a small medieval town wrapped inside a loop of the Vltava river, its cobbled old town and Cesky Krumlov Castle, the country's second-largest castle complex after Prague, forming a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It draws day-trippers from Prague and summer visitors for river rafting and canoeing.

Country: CzechiaPopulation: 12.656Time zone: UTC+1
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Cesky Krumlov is a small medieval town wrapped inside a loop of the Vltava river, its cobbled old town and Cesky Krumlov Castle, the country's second-largest castle complex after Prague, forming a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It draws day-trippers from Prague and summer visitors for river rafting and canoeing.

Ideale perFairy-tale old town and castle sightseeing; day trips or overnight stays from Prague; summer river rafting on the Vltava
Quando andareSpring or autumn to avoid summer day-tripper crowds; summer for river rafting
Come spostarsiSmall walkable centre with no train station in town; direct buses from Prague (about 2.5-3 hours) and from Ceske Budejovice
Dove alloggiareInside the old town loop, within walking distance of the castle and main square
Da evitare seYou want nightlife or big-city amenities

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