The city of Ceske Budejovice is located about 160km from Prague in Southern Moravia. Beer brewing is Ceske Budejovice's main industry, and has been since the 13th century. Tourist attractions in Ceske Budejovice include the large market square (the largest of its kind in Bohemia), the clock tower, which is called the "Black Tower", Zelezna Panna (Iron Maiden) which was once part of the town's fortifications, and the Cloister Church of the Sacrifice of the Virgin Mary. This excursion can be combined with a visit to nearby Cesky Krumlov and Hluboka Castle (just 8 kilometres from Ceske Budejovice).

10 hrs Ceske Budejovice Excursion Price List

Travel time from Prague Hotel to the Ceske Budejovice is 2hr is 10min.

Ceske Budejovice History

The city was founded by Hirzo, a knight of King Ottokar II of Bohemia, and was granted its Municipal charter in 1265. The royal city was created as a platform of the king's power in South Bohemia and to counterbalance the powerful aristocratic House of Witigonen and the successive House of Rosenberg. The House of Rosenberg died out in 1611. The city was traditionally a bulwark of the Catholics in the long-lasting religious conflicts in Bohemia. The city was a German-speaking enclave until 1890. During the industrialization of the city, Czechs became the ethnic majority. Until the mass expulsion of 1945 resulting from World War II, the city had a significant German minority (about 15.5 % in 1930).

Ceske Budejoice Beer

Ceske Budejovice is known for being the home of Budvar, the original Budweiser. The Budvar brewery, Pivovar Budejovicky Budvar, is the most famous beer brewery in Ceske Budejovice. Another brewery in Ceske Budejovice is Pivovar Samson. Visitors can take tours of the breweries and taste the beer.

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