South Boemia
Region rich in lakes, forests and medieval cities
PERSONAGES
Ema Destinnová
(1878-1930) An opera singer, a world-famous soprano who also performed at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Ema Destinnová owned a chateau in Stráž nad Nežárkou in South Bohemia where she lived from 1918 until her death and loved the surrounding nature. Today, the chateau is open to the public and houses an exhibition dedicated to the life and work of the soprano, and hosts various music festivals and concerts.
Jaroslav Hašek
(1883-1923) Writer and journalist, as well as the author of the novel 'The Vicissitudes of the Good Soldier Švejk'. The writer's family had roots in the region and he himself began his military career in České Budějovice. In South Bohemia, we can follow the traces of soldier Švejk's ascent from Tábor to České Budějovice.
Everyone would like to live in České Budějovice
It is a legendary line from the play by the fictional Czech genius Jára Cimrman, which is known and used in an ironic sense by almost all Czechs.
WHAT TO EAT
Kulajda
A very delicate cream soup that smells of mushrooms from the southern Bohemia forests.
Knedlíky s borůvkovým žahourem
(Dumplings with blueberries)
Blueberries are the most popular fruit of the South Bohemian forest. These small dark fruits are used to make a sauce that is often served with pancakes or sweet dumplings filled with fruit.
Blueberries are the most popular fruit of the South Bohemian forest. These small dark fruits are used to make a sauce that is often served with pancakes or sweet dumplings filled with fruit.
Zelňáky
The popular baked sauerkraut and crackling pancakes are best enjoyed with an ice-cold pint of sud-bohemian beer.
MUST-SEE
Kratochvíle Castle
A Renaissance jewel nestled among ponds near the town of Netolice. This picturesque castle surrounded by a moat and a Renaissance garden was built at the end of the 16th century by the important South Bohemian nobleman William of Rožmberk. During a tour of the castle, you can admire the original Renaissance interiors with rich decoration. Between the 16th and 17th centuries, it was the favorite residence of the late Rožmberk family and their guests.
Zvíkov Castle
The king of Czech castles. It stands on a promontory above the confluence of the important Czech rivers Vltava and Otava and for centuries was a symbol of the wooded, riverine region, an important point between the southern town of Písek and the distant city of Prague. The majestic castle, whose history dates back to the 13th century, is one of the main buildings of Czech medieval architecture.
Czech Canada
It is a rugged countryside with countless ponds amidst deep forests and many rock formations scattered across the landscape. In Czech Canada, you can visit towns rich in history, such as Jindřichův Hradec, Slavonice, or Dačice, or peek behind the gates of Landštejn Castle or Červená Lhota. Czech Canada is a beautiful country that invites you to explore on foot or by bicycle.
PICTURES
The Czech Canada
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South Boemia, Czech Republic
City of Tábor
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South Boemia, Czech Republic
Kratochvíle Castle
Photo by Marie Machalová
South Boemia, Czech Republic