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Iron Maiden Tower-November 2024
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Nov 21, 2024

　　The 15th-century Iron Maiden Tower is a crumbling former prison (and, legend has it, a torture chamber) and one of the few remaining bits of the Old Town's Gothic fortifications.

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Black Tower
Bohemia
　　The dominating, 72m Gothic-Renaissance Black Tower was built in 1553. Climb its 225 steps (yes, we counted them) for fine views. The tower's two bells ‒ the Marta (1723) and Budvar (1995; a gift from the brewery) ‒ are rung daily at noon. 　　Beside the tower is the Cathedral of...
South Bohemian Motorcycle Museum
Bohemia
　　There are dozens of historic bikes on display in this museum, housed in the unlikely setting of a 16th-century Gothic granary, later used as a salt warehouse. In addition to motorbikes, there are old-time bicycles and model aeroplanes. ...
Náměstí Přemysla Otakara II
Bohemia
　　The attractive arcaded buildings grouped around Samson's Fountain (Samsonova kašna; 1727) constitute the biggest town square in the country, 133m on each side. Among the architectural treats is the 1555 Renaissance town hall (Radnice), which received a baroque facelift in 1731. The figures on the balustrade – Justice, Wisdom, Courage...
Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin
Bohemia
　　One of the oldest buildings in České Budějovice, this church and monastery complex goes back nearly to the founding of the city itself, dating from the mid-13th century. The overall style is Gothic, with baroque elements added later. Among the highlights of a peek inside are the many decorative elements...
Museum of South Bohemia
Bohemia
　　Founded in 1877, the revamped Museum of South Bohemia holds an enormous collection of historic books, coins, military objects, folk art and displays on natural history and archaeology, with a focus on the local region. ...
Rabenštejn Tower
Bohemia
　　This tower, part of the city's original fortifications dating back to the 15th century, is home to a small exhibition of historical weapons and body armour. If it's closed, ask at the handicrafts shop on the ground floor and they can let you in. ...
Iron Maiden Tower
Bohemia
　　The 15th-century Iron Maiden Tower is a crumbling former prison (and, legend has it, a torture chamber) and one of the few remaining bits of the Old Town's Gothic fortifications. ...
Budweiser Budvar Brewery
Bohemia
　　One of the highlights of a trip to České Budějovice is a chance to see where original Budweiser beer was born. Brewery tours depart daily at 2pm (plus 11am July and August, less frequently from November to March). The tour highlights modern production methods, with the reward being a glass...
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