Erasmus Weekend in South Bohemia












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            * Erasmus Weekend in South Bohemia
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            At the end of October, the International CUNI Club [ URL "http://www.ic-cuni.cz/index.php"

            students the opportunity to venture outside the city of Prague to rural South Bohemia and 
            different aspect of Czech culture on a three day excursion.
            Day One, the group visited the picturesque city of Třeboň. The historical city dates back 

            century and flourished during the middle ages and early modern time under the care of the 
            the Rožmberk and Schwarzenberg families. The city offers a wealth of historical and cultur
            including a Renaissance castle and a Gothic monastery. The main square boosts an array of 

            Baroque houses where the group enjoyed some local desserts. We then continued on our journ
            the unique beauty of the surrounding idyllic countryside. Nature lovers or not, the Svět P

            known as the World Pond (word to word translation to English) was enjoyed by all. The pond
            are as a result of human activities and are artificial. They were constructed during the f
            sixteenth centuries and are central to the Czech fish farming industry. Today they are lis

            international importance under the Ramsar Convention. The group then headed for one the ol
            working Brewers in Central Europe, Regent Brewery. The Brewery itself dates back to 1379 a
            structures are a central attraction in the city of Třeboň. We enjoyed an informative tour 

            and a beer or two before retiring to our accommodation in the rural village of Žumberk.
            Day Two, the group undertook a hike through the natural protected area, Theresian Valley. 
            day, we stopped for lunch and games at the hilltop thirteenth century Žumberk Castle. Duri

            century the castle was uninhabited and became desolate. Today, however, the castle is unde
            local village and is stable and can be viewed by the general public. That evening, the tra
            game, the path of courage was planned for our return at the accommodation. The game entail

            others in darkness. However darkness fell quickly and we had yet to return to the accommod
            became a reality as we hiked through the countryside in darkness. This however did not dam
            but brought a sense of adventure and excitement to the trip.

            Day Three, the 13th century city of Český Krumlov was the destination. The city boosts Got
            and Baroque elements, as well as a sumptuous castle that ranks among the most important hi
            in Central Europe. The town is a pearl of Renaissance architecture located within a meande

            River. The castle was developed between the 13th and 19th centuries and boosts an extensiv
            and a substantial bridge. Atop the castle stunning views of the city and surrounding count
            witnessed. Old Český Krumlov and the castle are UNESCO protected structures, with less tha

            the world making this list. The Rožmberk and Schwarzenberg noble families were again highl
            development of Český Krumlov, and echoes of each era in history can be seen throughout the
            A train journey later we had returned to the city of Prague. Although it is near to imposs

            appreciate the enticing elegance of Prague, there was a slight sadness in the atmosphere a
            idyllic Czech countryside behind us. A very successful weekend in all, where new friendshi
            and culture experienced. A big thank you to all at International CUNI Club for a unique we

            experiences and adventure.                                                                
                                                Claire O’Brien Kelly’s home university is University C
                                                study stay abroad as well as her internship in the Int