Kostel Svateho Josta (Church of St. Joseph), Cesky Krumlov
The Church of Saint Joseph origins date to before 1334 when the chapel of Saint Joseph was established by Peter I of Ro啪mberk, as part of the Ro啪mberk manor hospital. In 1596, Petr Vok initiated a Renaissance reconstruction of the church, and by 1598, it was consecrated for Protestant use. However, in 1600, Emperor Rudolf II prohibited its non-Catholic use.
With the Josephine reforms of 1787, the church was abolished and closed. Its destiny took on various roles over the years. During the early 18th century, it served as a casino with a bar and a dance hall on the upper floors. After 1900, the building was primarily used as a residential structure, with ground-floor shops and a restaurant. In the early 1920s, it housed the Ba钮a company store, among other businesses.
Today, the church has been transformed into the Rafting Museum. This museum provides insights into the history and traditions of rafting in the Czech Republic. Visitors can explore the exhibition, featuring the second-largest model of a raft spring in the country and information about raft construction. Additionally, there is an opportunity to visit the tower, providing panoramic views of Cesky Krumlov and the surrounding area.
With the Josephine reforms of 1787, the church was abolished and closed. Its destiny took on various roles over the years. During the early 18th century, it served as a casino with a bar and a dance hall on the upper floors. After 1900, the building was primarily used as a residential structure, with ground-floor shops and a restaurant. In the early 1920s, it housed the Ba钮a company store, among other businesses.
Today, the church has been transformed into the Rafting Museum. This museum provides insights into the history and traditions of rafting in the Czech Republic. Visitors can explore the exhibition, featuring the second-largest model of a raft spring in the country and information about raft construction. Additionally, there is an opportunity to visit the tower, providing panoramic views of Cesky Krumlov and the surrounding area.
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Sight Name: Kostel Svateho Josta (Church of St. Joseph)
Sight Location: Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic (See walking tours in Cesky Krumlov)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic (See walking tours in Cesky Krumlov)
Sight Type: Religious
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Walking Tours in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
Create Your Own Walk in Cesky Krumlov
Creating your own self-guided walk in Cesky Krumlov is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Cesky Krumlov Introduction Walking Tour
Cesky Krumlov is the second most popular tourist destination in the Czech Republic, trailing only Prague, the capital, in terms of visitors. And it鈥檚 no wonder since this medieval, UNESCO-listed town is simply the prettiest.
The name Cesky Krumlov has an intriguing etymology, in which "Cesky" means "Czech," while "Krumlov" is derived from the German name... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
The name Cesky Krumlov has an intriguing etymology, in which "Cesky" means "Czech," while "Krumlov" is derived from the German name... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Cesky Krumlov Castle Grounds Walk
Perhaps the main draw of Cesky Krumlov is its imposing castle, looming over the Old Town. Being one of Central Europe's most extensive castle complexes, it boasts a total of 40 buildings and five castle courtyards, making it an undeniably impressive sight. The origins of this castle trace back to approximately 1240, but its current Baroque appearance hails from the late 17th and early 18th... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.9 Km or 0.6 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.9 Km or 0.6 Miles