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České Budějovice/Budweis – The City that gave its name to a famous Beer
This ancient royal town with a well-preserved historical centre is not only the county town of the Czech south, but also the home city of honest Czech beer, which has been brewed here since the 13th century, and good food to go with it. In addition to the historical monuments, České Budějovice offers many sports-leisure activities. The city makes an ideal base for cycling trips to the visitor-friendly surroundings.
Don’t miss:
The Old Town
The historic centre of České Budějovice is dominated by a large square, lined with arcades of original houses and a beautiful Baroque town hall. In the very centre of the square towers the Baroque Samson Fountain. Also worth a visit is the Black Tower, with the best view of the city centre. Next to the tower is the St Nicholas Cathedral, with a remarkable interior. On the nearby Piarist square you will find the interesting Gothic building of the Solnice [salt-house] and the Dominican monastery with interesting Gothic decorations.
Budweiser Budvar
Karolíny Světlé 512, České Budějovice 
budejovickybudvar.cz
Beer has been brewed in České Budějovice since the 13th century. Today’s brewery was founded in 1895 and very soon made its mark not only at home but abroad, too. To this day it is one of the most famous Czech breweries. Visitors can get to see beer-brewing on a guided tour and visit the brewery museum.
Hluboká nad Vltavou Castle
Hluboká nad Vltavou 
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Our most romantic castle is located only a few kilometres from České Budějovice city centre. This fairytale building set in a beautiful park wows every visitor. The castle was built in the neo-Gothic English style for the Schwarzenberg family. In addition to pleasant walks around the park, we would definitely recommend a visit to richly decorated interiors with their prized furniture and works of art. The castle is open year-round.
Great places to eat & drink:
Masné krámy [Meatshops]
Krajinská 13, České Budějovice 
masne-kramy.cz
The famous Budějovice restaurant in a market building where meat used to be sold.
Solnice [The Salt-house] Piaristické náměstí 3, České Budějovice restauracesolnice.cz
A restaurant and brewery in the historic building of the former salt-house. Great beer and excellent Czech classic fare on your plate.
Café Datel [The Woodpecker] Piaristická 8, České Budějovice cafedatel.cz
This famed Budweiser spot is a stylish café by day and a bar by night.
Plachý Cafe Plachého 4, České Budějovice plachycafe.cz
A small espresso bar for all coffee enthusiasts offering a super selection from London’s Square Mile Coffee Roasters.
Bohemia Plachého 278, České Budějovice bohemia.restaurant
A cosy restaurant with a straightforward and interesting international menu. You’ll pay a little extra for the food, but everything is fresh and very tasty.
Zmrz.li Hradební 14, České Budějovice facebook.com
With or without the kids, this is an ice-cream parlour you must not miss. Handmade ice‑cream with original flavours at a mouthwatering price.
Široko [Far-and-Wide] Široká 443, České Budějovice facebook.com
A café with choice coffee, but also a bistro with a daily menu of fine dishes and beer on tap.
More about the destination:
When:
All year round.
How to get here:
České Budějovice can be reached by direct train line from Prague Main Station (Metro C).