Kasperske Hory
Kasperske Hory is a Sumava town with a rich history. This mountain resort is the center of year-round tourism and is located near the upper reaches of the gold-bearing river Otava.
Above the city rises the well-known landmark of the region - Castle Kasperk built by order of Charles IV. to guard the country's borders, trade routes and gold-ore mines.
The colorful history of the small but important royal mining town and its eye-catching location are now an attractive tourist destination for those arriving.
Slightly sloping picturesque square with preserved burgher houses from Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque period contains many tourist destinations.
In the center of the square, there is the Church of St. Margaret in the Gothic style. There is also a stone fountain with a Baroque statue surrounded by tall trees.
The Baroque town hall building dominates the lower part of the square. Here you will find the city information center. A unique monument is the nativity scene. It is the largest cabinet crib in Bohemia and is open to visitors all year round.
The Sumava Museum in Kasperske Hory can also be found on the square. It offers a historical exhibition with period objects of local woodworking, sculpture and mining. On the first floor you will find museums and a natural history exhibition.
On the ground floor of other burgher houses on the square there are souvenir shops, snacks, a café, a restaurant and a city cinema.
Above the city rises the well-known landmark of the region - Castle Kasperk built by order of Charles IV. to guard the country's borders, trade routes and gold-ore mines.
The colorful history of the small but important royal mining town and its eye-catching location are now an attractive tourist destination for those arriving.
Slightly sloping picturesque square with preserved burgher houses from Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque period contains many tourist destinations.
In the center of the square, there is the Church of St. Margaret in the Gothic style. There is also a stone fountain with a Baroque statue surrounded by tall trees.
The Baroque town hall building dominates the lower part of the square. Here you will find the city information center. A unique monument is the nativity scene. It is the largest cabinet crib in Bohemia and is open to visitors all year round.
The Sumava Museum in Kasperske Hory can also be found on the square. It offers a historical exhibition with period objects of local woodworking, sculpture and mining. On the first floor you will find museums and a natural history exhibition.
On the ground floor of other burgher houses on the square there are souvenir shops, snacks, a café, a restaurant and a city cinema.