České Budějovice

České Budějovice (Czech pronunciation:; German: Budweis) is a city in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 97,000 inhabitants. The city is located in the valley of the Vltava River, at its confluence with the Malše.

České Budějovice is the largest city in the region and its political and commercial capital, the seat of the Diocese of České Budějovice and the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice. The city is known for its long tradition of beer brewing, especially in the Budweiser Budvar Brewery. České Budějovice is an important transport junction.

The historic city centre is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument reservation. The Přemysl Otakar II. Square is one of the largest city squares in the country. Among the main landmarks of České Budějovice are the Black Tower, City Hall, Cathedral of Saint Nicholas and Dominican Monastery.