Place where we live - České Budějovice

The city České Budějovice is situated on the confluence of the river Vltava and Malše. České Budějovice was founded in 1265 by Přemysl Otakar II. In České Budějovice you can find a lot of historical monuments like Black tower, Přemysl Otakar II. square with the Samson´s fountain, where is the Samson statue. Near the fountain is the Amazing stone, which is famous for its legend, which tells, if you step on this stone at night, you get lost, because there were gallows in the Middleage.

The city České Budějovice is culture centrum of the South Bohemian region. You can visit there South Bohemian theatre or many others.There are as well myny museums, of which we can mentionMuseum of the horse drawn railway, South Bohemian museum or Motorcycle museum. If you can go shopping, there are many trade centres like a IGY, Mercury centrum or G centrum.

What are České Budějovice famou for, is traditional excellent beer. In České Budějovice are two breweries. Of which is more well-known Budvar brewery. Budweiser Budvar has reached the position of the major beer market player by way of a gradual and conscientious expansion into foreign markets and strengthening its position at home. The volume of export sales makes Budweiser Budvar Czech Premium Lager one of the most exported Czech beer brands. Presently, more than 600 employees work in Budweiser Budvar N.C.