Český Krumlov Castle
A castle in Český Krumlov, first built in 1253 by the Vítkovci family, the main branch of the powerful Bohemian Rosenberg family. It sits on a rock above a bend of the Vltava and has a colourful round tower and a Baroque theatre.
- Where
- Český Krumlov, South Bohemia, Czechia
- Grade
- UNESCO heritage
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 8 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 48.8125, 14.3153
Get the Český Krumlov Castle stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Český Krumlov Castle. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your South Bohemia volume with your photos and a note.
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Historic Centre of Český Krumlov 0.5 km
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Questions
Where is Český Krumlov Castle?
Český Krumlov Castle is in Český Krumlov, South Bohemia, Czechia. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Historic Centre of Český Krumlov (0.5 km), Holašovice (18 km), Rožmberk Castle (18 km).
How do I get the Český Krumlov Castle stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Český Krumlov Castle and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your South Bohemia volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Český Krumlov Castle before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your South Bohemia volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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