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Museum Fotoatelier Seidel (Muzeum Fotoateliér Seidel)
Best time to visit
Start visits early in the morning when guided tours are smaller and the studio light is best for photos. Weekdays in spring or autumn avoid summer tour buses and long queues.
Budget tips
Adult admission is usually in the 120-160 CZK range, with reduced fares for students and seniors; check the museum website for current prices and any combined tickets with other Krumlov attractions to save money.
Recommended for
Photography enthusiasts, History buffs, Cultural travelers, Families with older children
Plan your visit
45-60 minutes
About
Fakte të shpejta: Step into a warmly lit studio and you’ll feel the hush of meticulous darkroom work, while racks of glass negatives and antique cameras seem to whisper family stories. Curators have preserved a surprisingly large portion of the original archive, so dozens of portraits and hundreds of negatives survive intact and let you trace personal histories through generations.
Pikat kryesore: Step into the old studio and the smell of developer and waxed wood hits you, while shelves of wooden and brass cameras and albums of hand-colored portraits still bear Josef Seidel's penciled notes and studio stamps. On certain guided tours a docent will hand you an original brass plate camera and show how a glass negative slowly materializes beneath a red lamp, the silver image appearing like a ghost right before your eyes.
Insider tips
- Arrive at opening to join a small guided tour and hear the Seidel family's stories.
- Wear comfortable shoes, there are narrow stairs and several floors to explore.
- Use natural window light in the main studio for the best photos, and avoid flash in exhibition rooms.
- Buy tickets online to skip the queue, especially during summer and on weekends.
Klikoni për të rezervuar një tur falas në këmbë në Český Krumlov, Czechia
Mënyra më e mirë për të përjetuar një qytet me një guidë lokale.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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