Train from Prague is lazy and two and a half hours drove me south from Prague. In the window, rural areas, rusty, but well-groomed stations, fields littered with poppies, cornflowers and a yellow cowhog were stretched in the window. Having stopped in Ceske-Budejevice - in the town known all over the world Budwiser Budvar brewery, which produces Bud Beer, the next day I went to Cesky Krumlov.
One of the most charming towns of Europe - Krumlov is located in the depths of the S-shaped bend of the river of the Muzzle. Since the power is very stupid (in a small area, it can change the direction three times), there are a number of embankments in the city, for which I wound with pleasure. And under the towering castle mountain came across family agencies, offering rowing services on kayaks and canoeing, rafting, fishing - note for outdoor lovers.
This city was a favorite, inspiring place for the Austrian artist Egon Shile. I've seen his paintings before, revised before the trip. Maybe that's why when I climbed to the tower and looked at the city from a height, all these rapted roofs, black waters, patchwork gardens seemed very familiar to me.
But the city and the country did not recognize the artist during his lifetime because of its magnificent erotic drawings and the bohemian lifestyle. But today in some restaurants you can find his work; Owners argue that these are originals.
The best time for walking on the streets and alleys of the city is the evening. When the city leave one-day excursions, his courtyards are magically turning into small theaters. Houses painted in the style of Italian campfito attract and fascinate. Classic triangles, diamonds and parallelograms create a feeling of rich scenic decorations.
There are many cafes, restaurants and bars. But it is better to know the places where there are zones of the skille fr. I recommend Nonna Gina's pizzeria, close to the castle, and a cafe next to the Town Hall on the main square. The city also has many music benches that sell CDs with Czech music, which is pouring from all establishments.
Despite the fabulous atmosphere of the city, the Giant Mountain attracts to himself. Rising upwards through forty buildings, 5 courtyards, on seven-level viaductuk, Krumlovsky castle with a park welcomed me with a red gate and a tower. Shady Park leads to a pond of the 18th century with water lily and dragonfly. Here is the baroque theater, in which we gladly listened to O Silver Moon from the world famous Opera Dvorochka "Mermaid". When the performance ended, still for some time remained in their places, despite the frosting rain. And then slowly scattered in the park.