World Heritage List | Czech Republic

Historic Centre of Český Krumlov

Date of Inscription: 1992

Criteria: C (iv)

Brief Description

Situated on the banks of the Vltava river, the town was built around a 13th-century castle with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements. It is an outstanding example of a small central European medieval town whose architectural heritage has remained intact thanks to its peaceful evolution over more than five centuries.

This site on the World Heritage Centre website whc.unesco.org/en/list/617