Český Krumlov / Czech Republic

Český Krumlov (Czech pronunciation: [ˈtʃɛskiː ˈkrumlof] is one of the most visited towns in the Czech Republic. Thanks to its well-preserved Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, Český Krumlov Castle has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. History: The area is permanently inhabited due to its convenient location by the river. The oldest settlement of the area dates back to the Old Stone Age (70 000-50 000 years BC), mass settlement is documented in the Bronze Age (1 500 years BC). The Celts settled here in the Younger Iron Age (c. 400 BC) and the first Slavic settlement dates from the 6th century AD. In the early Middle Ages, trade routes led through this area along the Vltava River.