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“The study and research potential of the Centre is seen as an appropriate and 
apposite counterbalance to mass tourism which can, moreover, attract the 
widest possible spectrum of fields of study to Český Krumlov to exploit the rich 
offer of the Český Krumlov region.”

Petr Pavelec, project manager and director of the Regional Historic Sites 
Management Office of the National Heritage Institute in České Budějovice

“HLB promotes diverse uses of cultural heritage assets in the community. In 
supporting the creation of the Study Centre, we are deepening our alliance with 
Český Krumlov Castle, based upon mutual respect and support. We look forward 
to bringing our own students there for short courses and study tours.”

Dr Rhys Evans Rhys Evans, Hogskulen for landbruk og bygdeutvikling (HLB), 
(Norwegian University College of Agriculture and Rural Development – Faculty of 
Agriculture and Rural Development) 

The Regional Historic Sites Management Office in České Budějovice carries out expert care 

of monuments open to the public in the 

South Bohemian, Plzeň and Vysočina Regions. 

Their task is to ensure protection, security, documentation, operation, conservation and 

construction renovation, restoration, proper use, inspection, promotion and presentation 

of heritage sites entrusted to its care. In total, it takes 

care of 30 important historical 

monuments, two of which are entered in the UNESCO World Heritage List (historic centres 

of Český Krumlov and Telč), 27 of which were designated national cultural monuments  

and 3 of which are protected as cultural monuments.