České Budějovice
City in the Czech Republic
České Budějovice is the capital city of South Bohemia in the southern Czech Republic. Surrounded by arcaded houses, the grand Přemysl Otakar II Square is home to the baroque Samson’s Fountain and the Town Hall with 3 spires. The Gothic-Renaissance...
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Is Budweiser originally from the Czech Republic?
Beer has been brewed in Budweis, Bohemia (now České Budějovice, Czech Republic) since it was founded in 1265. In 1876, Adolphus Busch and his friend Carl Conrad developed a "Bohemian-style" lager in the United States, inspired after a trip to Bohemia, and produced it in their brewery in St. Louis, Missouri.
What are České Budějovice known for?
České Budějovice is the capital city of the South Bohemian Region. It is internationally famous for its beer, known in other countries as Budweiser, after the German name of the city: Budweis.
Is České Budějovice worth visiting?
If you're planning a visit to the Czech Republic and want to see more than just Prague then a visit to Ceske Budejovice is the perfect place to explore! A short 2 hour bus ride which provide you with a remarkably beautiful Czech town with historic buildings, wonderful architecture, and delicious food and beer!
Is Czechvar the same as Budweiser?
The state-owned brewery and its Budweiser pale lager have been engaged in a trademark dispute with Anheuser-Busch over the right to market and sell the beer under the name Budweiser since the start of the 20th century, and consequently is imported as Czechvar in some countries.
The Budweiser Budvar brewery was founded in 1895. The beer brewing tradition in České Budějovice (Budweis) however dates back to the 13th century.