The Order of Jesus, also known as the Jesuit order, was invited to Český Krumlov in 16th century by William of Rosenberg in order to increase the education among the locals. Several buildings connected with their activities thus emerged in the Horní street, such as the former Jesuit College or the Parish Priest’s House. You will surely be captivated by the reconstructed seminary garden, too.
The former Jesuit College (Horní street no. 154) was built in 1586–1588 on the site of medieval Gothic buildings. An interesting fact related to its construction is that the local glass-maker needed almost 17 thousand glass circles to glaze its 59 windows. After the dissolution of the order in 1773, the college was rebuilt to a barracks. This caused the destruction of the original suspension bridge and the chapel, which was divided into smaller rooms. Today, the building houses the four-star boutique hotel Růže. Dating back to the late 14th century, the building of the Prelature of Český Krumlov (Horní street no. 155) is one of the oldest houses in the town as well as one of the most complex in terms of architecture. It is connected with one of the most famous Jesuits in the Czech lands – Bohuslav Balbín. The Prelature also included a brewery. Its operation caused frequent fires, which had a significant impact on the house’s appearance. The Parish Priest’s House (Horní Street no. 159) can be distinguished by its Gothic-Renaissance cross-windows with stone jambs on both facades. On the first floor of the house there is a well-preserved original “black” kitchen. Together with the castle and the chateau, the historic centre of Český Krumlov is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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