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10b 3 8 1 12 11 13 7 4 10a 1400 m 1 The Square

Castle of Třeboň 5 Bohemia Regent Brewery 6 The

2 10b a 1400 m 1 The Square and the Old Town Hall Tower 2 The Theatre of J. K. Tyl 3 The Church of Our Lady and St. Giles and the Augustinian Monastery 4 The State Castle of Třeboň 5 Bohemia Regent Brewery 6 The Schwarzenberg Tomb 7 The House of Nature of the Třeboň region

Accept a cordial invitation to Třeboň, the city

nature and also for admirers of the golden

House 9 The Buddhist Art Gallery in the Water

3 Accept a cordial invitation to Třeboň, the city of culture, history and spa. It is a paradise for cyclists, hikers, canoeists, fishermen, all lovers of pure intact nature and also for admirers of the golden nectar - beer and selected regional and fish specialities m m 8 Štěpánek Netolický House 9 The Buddhist Art Gallery in the Water Tower 10a Aurora Spa 10b Berta s Spa 11 Museum and Gallery of Třeboň 12 Třeboň in Marzipan 13 Vratislavský House Aquarium

1 The Square and the Old Town Hall Tower Only a few Czech towns can boast with such an old and rich theatre

From the mid-16th century plays with biblical themes were performed in the local monastery.

Some itinerant theatre companies as well as amateur brewing burghers and castle officers performed here in the

Josef Kajetán Tyl, a famous Czech playwright, gave guest performances in Třeboň twice in 1852 and 1856.

4 1 The Square and the Old Town Hall Tower Only a few Czech towns can boast with such an old and rich theatre tradition as the town of Třeboň. From the mid-16th century plays with biblical themes were performed in the local monastery. During the period of the last Rosenbergs plays were also performed at the castle. Some itinerant theatre companies as well as amateur brewing burghers and castle officers performed here in the 18th century. Josef Kajetán Tyl, a famous Czech playwright, gave guest performances in Třeboň twice in 1852 and The theatre that now bears his name was built in An artistically precious curtain with an allegorical scene of the arrival of Apollo with his company to the town, by the painter František Skála from Písek, is a part of the decoration in the theatre. 2 Tours of the theatre: Tourist Information Centre Třeboň

The square surrounded by burgher houses with Renaissance and Baroque facades is the

The most valuable house in the square is the house called At the White Horse (U Bílého

Other points of interest include buildings such as the Štěpánek Netolický House and The

Its 31m high tower offers a magnificent view of the surrounding countryside.

5 The square surrounded by burgher houses with Renaissance and Baroque facades is the natural centre of the whole urban conservation area. The most valuable house in the square is the house called At the White Horse (U Bílého koníčka) from Other points of interest include buildings such as the Štěpánek Netolický House and The Old Town Hall. Its 31m high tower offers a magnificent view of the surrounding countryside. In the middle of the square stands a Renaissance stone fountain and a Baroque Marian Column. The entrance to the town is guarded by several massive gates. 1 Tours of the Old Town Hall Tower: Tourist Information Centre Třeboň The Theatre of J. K. Tyl

present castle complex. It was gradually rebuilt into a fort and later into a little stone castle.

In 1602, Petr Vok of Rosenberg chose Třeboň for his residency.

6 3 The Church of Our Lady and St. Giles and the Augustinian Monastery 4 Originally there was a manor house, situated at the site of the present castle complex. It was gradually rebuilt into a fort and later into a little stone castle. In 1366, the house of Rosenbergs became the owner of the Třeboň dominion. In 1602, Petr Vok of Rosenberg chose Třeboň for his residency. After his death in 1611, the castle was inherited by the Švamberks and in 1660 it passed over to the powerful Schwarzenberg house. In 1958, Třeboň castle, one of the largest castle complexes in the Czech Republic, was declared a national cultural monument. These days the castle offers its visitors guided tours and historical exhibits. The House of Nature of the Třeboň area is also on the castle premises. Tours of the castle:

The decanal church is mentioned as a parish church as early as 1280.

Třeboň altar, left his unique work here.

7 The decanal church is mentioned as a parish church as early as After the founding of the Augustinian monastery in 1367, the church was rebuilt in the Gothic style. At that time, presumably the most important painter of Gothic panels in Bohemia, the Master of the Třeboň altar, left his unique work here. Surviving panels of the Třeboň altar are currently part of the collections of the National Gallery in Prague. The Gothic church with a double-naved layout still retains a world-famous Gothic sculpture, Madonna of Třeboň, from around The cloister, adjoining the northern part of the church, has survived with almost intact frescoes and a cloister garden with a well. 3 Tours of the church and the monastery: The State Castle of Třeboň

5 Bohemia Regent Brewery The Tomb of the House of Schwarzenberg

system for the tomb, placed below ground level, lasted from

The Neo-Gothic two-storey tomb is in the shape of a regular

8 5 Bohemia Regent Brewery The Tomb of the House of Schwarzenberg is one of the most architecturally remarkable sights to be visited in South Bohemia. The construction, including the building of a complex drainage system for the tomb, placed below ground level, lasted from 1874 to The Neo-Gothic two-storey tomb is in the shape of a regular hexagon. In the tomb there are 26 coffins and a precious marble sarcophagus. 6 Tours of the tomb:

The earliest written reference to brewing in Třeboň is from 1379.

figure of Jakub Krčín of Jelčany and Sedlčany (1535-1604), who was

The brewery offers its visitors tours of the historic building in

9 The earliest written reference to brewing in Třeboň is from The brewery acquired its present appearance during the second half of the 19th century. The brand name of the Regent brewery is inspired by the historical figure of Jakub Krčín of Jelčany and Sedlčany ( ), who was a regent of the vast dominion of Vilém of Rosenberg. The brewery offers its visitors tours of the historic building in connection with tasting the golden nectar. 5 Tours of the brewery: The Schwarzenberg Tomb

7 The House of Nature of the Třeboň region Třeboňsko Protected Landscape Area (PLA) Agency for Nature Conservation and Landscape Protection of the Czech Republic Administration of Třeboňsko PLA An

landscaping and water management. The territory was included among the UNESCO biosphere reserves in 1977.

10 7 The House of Nature of the Třeboň region Třeboňsko Protected Landscape Area (PLA) Agency for Nature Conservation and Landscape Protection of the Czech Republic Administration of Třeboňsko PLA An extremely valuable mosaic of ponds, forests, wet meadows, peat bogs and human settlements has been preserved here despite long-term cultivation of the landscape by man, thanks to ingenious landscaping and water management. The territory was included among the UNESCO biosphere reserves in The most valuable parts of the Třeboňsko region are protected in 32 nature reserves and landmarks. 16 Sites of European Community Interest (SCI- SAC) have been designated in the Třeboňsko PLA Štěpánek Netolický House can be found in the historic centre of town, in the Masaryk Square. There is a visitor centre and a permanent interactive educational exhibition dedicated to the Třeboň Fish Pond Building Heritage and the personality of the fish pond builder and architect Štěpánek Netolický. Besides the permanent exhibition, Štěpánek Netolický House also offers gallery spaces suitable for short-term exhibitions, lectures, workshops and other cultural events , dum.stepanka.netolickeho@mesto-trebon.cz

The visitor centre of the Třeboň Protected Landscape Area (PLA) situated in the castle provides information about the countryside, educational paths and points of interest in the area.

thematic films. +420 384 724 912, +420 601 330 960 www.dumprirody.cz/dum-prirody-trebonska 7 The first fishponds were established in the Třeboň area in the second half of the 14th century.

11 The visitor centre of the Třeboň Protected Landscape Area (PLA) situated in the castle provides information about the countryside, educational paths and points of interest in the area. The permanent exhibition Landscape and People offers visitors a unique look into the history and development of the Třeboň landscape, entertaining and educating activities for the whole family and thematic films , The first fishponds were established in the Třeboň area in the second half of the 14th century. Dvořiště and Bošilec ponds are reported to be the oldest. The golden era of fish farming came in the 16th century, along with the names Štěpánek Netolický, Jakub Krčin of Jelčany and Sedlčany and Mikuláš Rutard of Malešov. More than 500 large and small ponds form 16 systems in the Třeboň area, the best known of which being the Naděje and Chlumec systems. 8 Štěpánek Netolický House The Třeboň Fish Pond Building Heritage Centre

9 The Buddhist Art Gallery in the Water Tower Třeboň peat spas have more than 130 years of tradition based

The properties of the peat obtained from the peatlands of thetřeboň marshlands prove to be very effective

In addition to classical treatment stays the spas offer short relaxing stays or the opportunity to take

cz 10a Aurora Spa Aurora Spa is located in the quiet surroundings of a large park on the banks of the pond

rooms, restaurants, bars, Aqua Viva wellness centre with a swimming pool and water attractions, bowling,

cz 10b Berta s Spa Berta s Spa is located close to the historic centre of Třeboň.

12 9 The Buddhist Art Gallery in the Water Tower Třeboň peat spas have more than 130 years of tradition based on the use of a natural medicinal resource - peat. The properties of the peat obtained from the peatlands of thetřeboň marshlands prove to be very effective in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. In addition to classical treatment stays the spas offer short relaxing stays or the opportunity to take individual baths, massages or wellness procedures. 10a Aurora Spa Aurora Spa is located in the quiet surroundings of a large park on the banks of the pond Svět. Facilities include a glass lift with the highest panoramic view of Třeboň as well as conference rooms, restaurants, bars, Aqua Viva wellness centre with a swimming pool and water attractions, bowling, squash and a public golf training ground b Berta s Spa Berta s Spa is located close to the historic centre of Třeboň. The site includes a sports complex, with a Pizza restaurant Top-Spin, indoor tennis hall as well as outdoor courts, bowling, fitness centre and squash. The non-smoking restaurant Adéla with an open kitchen offers a wide selection of fresh fish and seating on the terrace next to the Golden Canal

13 An author s replica of Kotěra s water tower at Zelená liška in Prague was built in Třeboň in Water was originally pumped to the tower from a 10m deep well by a petrol pump. After the 2nd World War the tower was decommissioned. At present it is a Buddhist art gallery. 9 The building is accessible to previously booked groups kleckova.a@ .cz 10 The Peat Spas of Třeboň

11 Museum and Gallery of Třeboň Třeboň in Marzipan, a new

figures and stories connected with the town.

You will also learn what marzipan is, what the difference

marzipan cakes and last but not least, you can make a

14 11 Museum and Gallery of Třeboň Třeboň in Marzipan, a new exhibition with gallery, chocolate bar and workshop, has opened at the Třeboň square. It presents historic events of the town, historical figures and stories connected with the town. The exhibition is playful and designed for all ages. You will also learn what marzipan is, what the difference is between quality marzipan and similar masses, taste marzipan cakes and last but not least, you can make a souvenir in the workshop recepce@trebonvmarcipanu.cz trebonvmarcipanu.cz Vratislavský House Aquarium 13

The museum is administered by the Club of Třeboň Friends, which also organises short-term thematic exhibitions and lectures in the winter period. 11 Tours of the museum: V-IX 1 p.m.-5 p.m. http://muzeum-trebon.

15 It is situated on the first floor of the Old Town Hall in Masaryk Square. It offers its visitors a permanent exhibition The Story of the Town Třeboň in Eight Centuries telling the history of the town and its inhabitants, church buildings and schools. The museum is administered by the Club of Třeboň Friends, which also organises short-term thematic exhibitions and lectures in the winter period. 11 Tours of the museum: V-IX 1 p.m.-5 p.m Třeboň in Marzipan While walking around the town, you will surely discover a world of diverse flavours and scents. You should definitely not miss the local fish! But if you want to see what it looked like before it came to your plate, visit the aquarium. The permanent exhibition of aquariums can be found in Masaryk Square in the Renaissance Vratislavský House from the 16th century. You can see different kinds of freshwater fish which live not only in the Třeboň fishponds but also elsewhere. Visits of aquarium:

2x Třeboň with an experience Sailing the Svět (the World) pond The pond Svět (the World) charms with a wide variety of colours, birds, and

A trip on one of the boats is an integral part of a visit to Třeboň - the South Bohemian fisherman s bastion.

info Třeboň Mini-train The mini-train Třeboňáček offers a sightseeing tour around Třeboň. It consists of a locomotive and three carriages.

Passengers are informed from speakers about the locations they pass during the train journey. +420 777 086 374 trebonskyvlacek.blogspot.

cz Photo: TIC of Třeboň archive, The Peat Spas of Třeboň, MCU, Roman Růžička, UpVision, Aleš Motejl, Miroslav Adamec, David Beran, Michal

16 2x Třeboň with an experience Sailing the Svět (the World) pond The pond Svět (the World) charms with a wide variety of colours, birds, and secluded places. It impresses with its expanse and calms with its environs, tailor-made for relaxation. A trip on one of the boats is an integral part of a visit to Třeboň - the South Bohemian fisherman s bastion. The excursion boat sets sail from a pier next to the monument of Jakub Krčín on the dam of Svět pond Třeboň Mini-train The mini-train Třeboňáček offers a sightseeing tour around Třeboň. It consists of a locomotive and three carriages. It departs every hour from Aurora Spa and one circuit takes approximately 60 minutes. Passengers are informed from speakers about the locations they pass during the train journey trebonskyvlacek.blogspot.cz Issued by: Municipality of Třeboň Department of Culture and Tourism, 2017, Palackého nám. 46/II, Třeboň Photo: TIC of Třeboň archive, The Peat Spas of Třeboň, MCU, Roman Růžička, UpVision, Aleš Motejl, Miroslav Adamec, David Beran, Michal Pech Graphic design and typesetting: Mgr. Martin Štědroň Preparation for printing: Mgr. Michaela Kajerová The Tourist Information Centre of Třeboň Masarykovo nám. 1, Třeboň , tic@itrebon.cz More information at:

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