Old city in Cesky Krumlov called blocks, which are located directly below the castle. They are located on a natural island surrounded by the waters of the Vltava River, and are associated with the "big" ground several bridges. The settlement appeared in the local castle in the XIII century. There settled mainly artisans and merchants. In 1494, the Inner City received from the Lord the House of Rosenberg right to hold fairs and sell beer. At the time, this part of Cesky Krumlov ran the Great Council, whose members are the 12 most respected citizens. They elected mayor. The magistrate in charge of the construction of new houses, the collection of taxes, adjudication.

At this point in these neighborhoods is home to only 412 people. Basically, they all work in the tourism sector. Medieval burgher houses is now brought to expensive hotels and fashionable restaurants. Some work souvenir shops. The area of ​​the Old Town small: less than 10 sq km., So it is possible to get around slowly for about half a day.

All inner city houses built in the Renaissance and Gothic style. Each of them is of interest to curious tourists. The centers of these districts is considered to Place de la Concorde to the Marian column, topped by a sculpture of the Virgin Mary. Previous post here instead of a fountain, raised in the XIV century. Initially it was wooden, then stone. However, for some reason, city government has decided to convert it into a plague column.

The dominant feature of the historical quarters is considered a majestic building of the Cathedral of St. Vitus, which leads Horni Street. This temple, built in 1439, was rebuilt many times. Now it is decorated in baroque style.

Among other interesting buildings worth noting Kaplanka House chaplain, the hotel "Rouge", which was formerly part of the monastery, and a Jesuit seminary.