Old town in Cesky Krumlov are called quarters, which are right under the castle. They are located on a natural island surrounded by the waters of the Vltava river, and are associated with the "big" earth several bridges. The settlement appeared in the local castle in the thirteenth century. Here settled mostly artisans and merchants. In 1494, this Inland city has received from the Lord Rozenberga the right to hold fairs and sell beer. In those days, this part of český Krumlov was ruled by the Great Council, the members of which were the 12 most respected citizens. They chose the mayor. The magistrate was responsible for the construction of new homes, tax collection, judicial decisions.

At the moment in these neighborhoods home to only 412 people. Basically, they are all busy in the tourism sector. Medieval burgher houses are now given over to luxury hotels and fashionable restaurants. In some souvenir shops. The Old town is small: less than 10 sq km, so it can slowly go around in half a day.

All the houses of the Inner city is built in a Renaissance or Gothic style. Each of them is of interest to curious tourists. The center of these blocks is considered the area with the Consent of the Mariana column crowned by a statue of the virgin Mary. Earlier, instead post here a fountain, set in the fourteenth century. He was at first of wood, then stone. However, for some reasons, the city administration decided to convert to the New column.

The dominant feature of all historical quarters is considered the magnificent building of the Cathedral of St. Vitus, which leads horní street. This temple, built in 1439, was rebuilt many times. Now it is decorated in the Baroque style.

Among other interesting buildings worth mentioning are the house of the chaplain Kapelanka, hotel Rouge, which was formerly part of the monastery and Jesuit Seminary.