Cesky Krumlov
UNESCO World Heritage site
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Text UNESCO World Heritage site:
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.
Location:
Cesky Krumlov is situated in the southern part of the Czech Republic near the Austrian border (distance to Prague 180 km / 113 miles)
The town is situated 492 metres (1610 ft.) above sea level in the Vltava river valley at the foothills of the Blanský Forest Nature Reserve.
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