České Budějovice

The southern Bohemian capital has preserved its classic open medieval town square Náměstí Přemysla Otakara II, but most of the architectural highlights of the old town came later. The imposing town hall, the Katedrála svatého Mikuláše and the Baroque fountain Samsonova kašna dominate the scene with the dark stone tower Černá věž. 

An array of colourful 16th century town houses each make their own historical statement. Also richly decorated is the interior of the modern Kostel Panny Marie Růžencové. A surviving Baroque water tower is a rare item, but the restored (and raised) Vodárenská věž is now a museum. 

Part of České Budějovice's old-town wall network along the banks of the Malše has been preserved. The most prominent survival is the six-storey tower Rabeštejnská věž, which is now used to host community arts events. 

The city's long brewing history continues.