This fortress town was born in 1265, when the king decided that the intersection of the Vltava and Malse rivers
would be the site of a bastion to protect the approaches to southern Bohemia.
In the 15th century, CB developed into one of Bohemia's wealthiest and most important towns.
This rise made CB an architecturally stunning place and as the town prospered, older Gothic buildings took on a Renaissance look.
At center of the town is one of central Europe's largest squares, the cobblestone nˆhmestˆq Premysla Otakara II .
The square contains the ornate Fountain of Sampson, an 18th-century water well that was once the town's principal water supply,
plus a mish-mash of baroque and Renaissance buildings.
On the southwest corner is the Town Hall, an elegant baroque structure built by Martinelli between 1727 and 1730.
Towering above the town was a tall turret, the Black Tower, which you can see from almost every point in the city.
The slow pace, relaxed atmosphere, and interesting architecture make CB a worthy stop,
especially as a base for exploring southern Bohemia.
Seeing your photos is making me wonder why I am appear to be missing similar photos from our trip there. I suspect we didn't get into the town proper only the bus station.