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Ceske Budejovice is situated at the confluence of the rivers Malse and Vltava. It is metropolis of South Bohemia. It was founded by Czech King Přemysl Otakar II in 1265.

Now it has population about 100 000 people. In the centre of Ceske Budejovice there is Premysl Otakar II. square, it is 1,7 hectare large. In the square there is a blue baroque townhall. In the square there are a lot of historical houses with arcade, too. In the centre of square there is a big fountain with Samson’s statue. By this fountain is a mazing stone. In this place stood formerly a pillory. One legend say: when you step on this stone, you will lose. By this square there is a cathedral of Ceske Budejovice – St. Nicholas cathedral. It was built in 16th century in baroc style.

Near the cathedral is Black Tower, a dominant of Ceske Budejovice. This tower is 72m high. It´s possible to visit. In Krajinska street there are Meet Shops. It is very famous pub and you can buy very famous beer Budvar there. Near Premysl Otakar II. square there is Piaristic square. All Saturdays are markets there. In the Piaristic square there is a dominical abbey with church Obetovani Panny Marie. In the garden of this abbey we can hear concerts. Near these building there is White Tower. In České Budějovice there are a lot of galleries, theathers and museums. The most famous museum is Museum of South Bohemia.