Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic

Cesky Krumlov old town postcard by ruralfrance
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Colourful houses and narrow streets in the world heritage site of Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic. The medieval town is situated on a rocky hill, almost surrounded by a bend in the river Vltava and is dominated by a huge castle with an ornately painted tower. Some parts of the town date back to the 13th century.

It really is an attractive place for tourists - steeped in history, wonderful riverside restaurants (and good Czech beer of course). White water rafting is popular on the river, and the weirs have special channels for the canoes and rafts.

Many of the houses fell into disrepair during the communist era, and have only been renovated in the last twenty years or so - they certainly look a picture now!