Kostel Svateho Josta (Church of St. Joseph), Cesky Krumlov

The Church of Saint Joseph origins date to before 1334 when the chapel of Saint Joseph was established by Peter I of Rožmberk, as part of the Rožmberk manor hospital. In 1596, Petr Vok initiated a Renaissance reconstruction of the church, and by 1598, it was consecrated for Protestant use. However, in 1600, Emperor Rudolf II prohibited its non-Catholic use.

With the Josephine reforms of 1787, the church was abolished and closed. Its destiny took on various roles over the years. During the early 18th century, it served as a casino with a bar and a dance hall on the upper floors. After 1900, the building was primarily used as a residential structure, with ground-floor shops and a restaurant. In the early 1920s, it housed the Baťa company store, among other businesses.

Today, the church has been transformed into the Rafting Museum. This museum provides insights into the history and traditions of rafting in the Czech Republic. Visitors can explore the exhibition, featuring the second-largest model of a raft spring in the country and information about raft construction. Additionally, there is an opportunity to visit the tower, providing panoramic views of Cesky Krumlov and the surrounding area.