Fifteen years ago, Czech friends advised us to visit this small medieval town, then untouched by communism or tourism, and situated in a curl of the Vltava river. The rose-brown castle appears above ancient buildings and includes a baroque theatre (retaining much of its original scenery and wardrobe)and a terraced garden with a new revolving outdoor theatre with summer performances.
We were both struck by the ancient atmosphere of this town, and returned to make sure it was all real.
www.ckrumlov.info
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