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The Český Krumlov Card escorts visitors to four of the most sought-out sites in the town, providing admission to the Castle Museum and Castle Tower, the Regional Museum, the Seidel Photographic Studio Museum, and the Egon Schiele Art Centrum.
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Egon Schiele Art Centrum
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Like so many other famous artists, Mr. Schiele (1890 - 1918) was only appreciated after his death – at least in this town.
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Revolving Theatre
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Experience this incredible setting for some cultural performances at this unusual stage where open air performances light up the summer evenings.
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Krumlov Castle
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The Czech Republic’s second largest castle was first mentioned in ancient chronicles in 1253 as the seat of the Vítek family, but it didn’t take on its Renaissance and Baroque appearance until much later under the Rosenbergs and Eggenbergs.
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Český Krumlov Card
The Český Krumlov Card escorts visitors to four of the most sought-out sites in the town, providing admission to the Castle Museum and Castle Tower, the Regional Museum, the Seidel Photographic Studio Museum, and the Egon Schiele Art Centrum.
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City Theatre
This theatre was opened in 1993 after extensive reconstruction of the building, but there has been a theatre in Český Krumlov since the 17th century.
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Eggenberg Brewery
Ceský Krumlov was granted a charter to brew beer and in 1560, a new town brewery was built to supply demand. In 1622 the Eggenberg family gained control of Krumlov and between 1625 & 1630, they relocated the brewery to where it is today.
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Egon Schiele Art Centrum
Like so many other famous artists, Mr. Schiele (1890 - 1918) was only appreciated after his death – at least in this town.
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Fairytale House
Hundreds of historical puppets of varying age, size and shape are here from Bohemian peasants and Asian warriors to pirates, goblins and devils.
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Frescoes & Emblems
As you walk through the winding streets and alleys that comprise Český Krumlov, you will probably notice repeated elements on the buildings.
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Graphite Mine
The area around the town has a long history of mining gold, silver and graphite. This 70m deep mine has a 2km (c. 80 mins) sightseeing tour which you ride around on the mine train.
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House of Photography
This small hall features periodic exhibitions of local as well as international photographers' works. Currently on display for the season are works of Jan Saudek and photos from Sará Saudková.
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Krumlov Castle
The Czech Republic’s second largest castle was first mentioned in ancient chronicles in 1253 as the seat of the Vítek family, but it didn’t take on its Renaissance and Baroque appearance until much later under the Rosenbergs and Eggenbergs.
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Latrán
The settlement adjacent to the castle complex is called Latrán, from the Latin latus meaning ‘side.’ This old
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Marionette Museum
Formerly the Church of St. Jobst, the superb Gothic building later became a hospital and now houses this museum, which contains marionettes and complete puppet theatres including stage designs and curtains from the latter half of the 19th century.
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Motorcycle Museum
Located above a rustic restaurant and antique shop is a permanent exhibit of classic motorcycles from as early as the 1920s. Roughly 30 motorbikes, most of which are Czech-made JAWAs, are displayed in this hall which also doubles as an art gallery.
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Museum of Torture
The Museum of Torture is located in the medieval cellars of the Town Hall where you will find a vast area filed with instruments of torture, which you might want to use on the busloads of tourists who clog ČK’s streets and alleys.
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Regional Museum of National History
An eclectic collection of relics, maps, furniture, old paintings and archaeological artefacts can be found here on three floors.
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Revolving Theatre
Experience this incredible setting for some cultural performances at this unusual stage where open air performances light up the summer evenings.
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St. Vitus Church
After you’ve taken in the castle which dominates the town, you’ll probably notice the thin spire of St. Vitus Church.
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Town Hall
The original Gothic structure from the 14th century was joined with the adjacent structures to make one large structure around 1597.
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Wax Museum
One of the lesser-known laws of the universe is that a touristy town can’t do without a wax museum, hence Český
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