Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin


One of the oldest buildings in České Budějovice, this church and monastery complex goes back nearly to the founding of the city itself, dating from the mid-13th century. The overall style is Gothic, with baroque elements added later. Among the highlights of a peek inside are the many decorative elements and statues dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries.


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