HERITAGE RECORD · 617

Historic Centre of Český Krumlov

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The official record, selection criteria and sourced cultural context.

World Heritage record

Situated on the banks of the Vltava river, the town was built around a 13th-century castle with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements. It is an outstanding example of a small central European medieval town whose architectural heritage has remained intact thanks to its peaceful evolution over more than five centuries.

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Wikidata reference

QIDQ64636277 ↗

Area51.91 ha

Administrative areaQ188082

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Selection criteria

This property was inscribed under the following World Heritage Convention criteria.

(iv)An outstanding example of a building, ensemble or landscape illustrating a significant stage in human history.

Cultural archive

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Brief synthesis The town of Český Krumlov is located in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic.

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