Krumlov
And finally a new try at adding some new entries to this CJ. From now on I will try to feature not only the coastal towns of the Illyrian Empire, but also its other sites. Hence a small change to the CJ title. Anyway, I hope you will enjoy this new entry.
Krumlov is a small city in the South Slavonian Region of the Kingdom of Slavonia (one of the constituent states of the Illyrian Empire). It is best known for the fine architecture and art of the historic old town and its castle. Old Krumlov is one of the best preserved historic towns in the Empire and contains the nations second largest castle.
Construction of the town and castle began in the late 13th century at a ford in the Otava River, which was important in trade routes in Slavonia. In 1302 the town and castle were owned by feudal lords, but was bought by Emperor Rudolf in 1602 as an Imperial possession. Most of the architecture of the old town and castle dates from the 14th through 17th centuries; the town's structures are mostly in Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles. The core of the old town is within a horseshoe bend of the river, with the old "New Town" neighborhood and castle on the other side.
First stop: the Old Town square. 
The 16th century bridge connecting the Old and New Town on a quiet sunday morning.
The castle. Most parts date from the early 16th century, but some parts still date back to the 14th century. On top the Castle Gardens.
Part of the Old town and the New Town on top with the Monastery of Our Lady (top right). To the rightand on the bottom the newer parts of the town.
The Old Town.
And the Castle again.
Outside of the historic center a few historical buildings can also be found, such as this early 18th century palace with farm.
Some views of the historic town center with the main parish church of st. John (top right).
And some overviews to conclude.
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