An unfinished military Cesky Krumlov Monument of Victory also called "Little Castle Ptaci Hradek" was built in commemoration of the victory of the united army of Russia, Austria and Prussia over Napoleon Bonaparte in the battle of Leipzig in 1813. The whole construction was stopped for lack of money and it was only roofed over. A commander of the united army was a brother of duke of Cesky Krumlov Karel I. Filip of Schwarzenberg. The design of the monument was made by the builder Jan Sallaba. Cesky Krumlov Little Castle Ptaci Hradek is not in a good condition now and it is waiting for reconstruction.
GPS location
48°48'48.36"N 14°18'6.38"E
562m above sea level
Accessibility:
Ptaci hradek is located on a small forested hill to the north-west (500 m) of the State castle of Cesky Krumlov. The access by car is from Chvalsinska Street, but it is rather good idea for a stroll.
The main sights of Cesky Krumlov in short:
- Cesky Krumlov State Castle
- Synagogue
- St. Martin Chapel
- St. Vitus Church
- Chapel on the Mountain of the Cross
- St. Jost Church
- Brewery Eggenberg
- Egon Schiele Art Museum
- Czech Ceramic Design Agency
- Wax Museum
- Town Theatre Cesky Krumlov
- Regional Museum in Cesky Krumlov
- Puppet Museum
- Museum of Torture instruments
- Marionette Museum
- Gallery Doxa
- Museum photo studio Seidl
