Czech Republic Cesky Krumlov

Walk through Cesky Krumlov cobblestone streets lined with colorful Gothic and Renaissance houses

2014
05/16
NIKON D800, 24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8 @ f/8.0 1/60, ISO 250
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The image captures the fairytale atmosphere of Cesky Krumlov old town streets. The cobblestone street, paved with gray stones arranged in a fan pattern, is lined with brightly colored houses: pink, red, light blue, ochre. The buildings, dating from the Gothic and Renaissance period, feature facades decorated with frescoes, coats of arms, and stucco frames. On the right, a building shows sgraffito decorations depicting sacred figures. At the end of the street, the castle perched on the hill can be glimpsed. Signs of guesthouses and souvenir shops testify to the town tourist vocation. Some wooden benches invite visitors to rest. The cloudy sky and absence of crowds give the scene an intimate and timeless atmosphere. Walking through these streets is like taking a journey into Central Europe medieval past.

Cesky Krumlov, cobblestone street, colorful houses, old town, Gothic, Renaissance