If you plan to travel to the South Bohemian Region, don’t forget to visit its capital – the city of Ceske Budejovice. This charming settlement is situated at the confluence of the Vltava River and the Malse River. Tourists from different countries of the world find this city incredibly lovely and attractive. Nowadays, Ceske Budejovice is famous for its beer, the likes of which are not available in any other country in the world. The city is home to many varieties of the popular drink such as Budweiser, Crystal, and Samson. Besides that, the region is rich in landmarks that will stay in the hearts of tourists forever. King Ottokar II of Bohemia founded Ceske Budejovice in 1265. The city was actively developing right from the moment of its foundation thanks to its beneficial location at the crossing of major trading routes. First Catholic churches in the city appeared at the end of the 13th century. A thick wall around the city appeared in Ceske Budejovice approximately at the same time. It was built to protect the settlement from alien invaders. As Ceske Budejovice is located not far from the mountains, iron ore mining was developing actively in the region. The city was even exporting it to other countries in the world. Besides that, the close proximity to two rivers made it easier to develop agriculture. The 16th century was the period of prosperity for the region. At the end of the 60s in this century, a coin minting manufacture appeared in Ceske Budejovice.
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