Zlata Koruna Monastery is a rewarding excursion from Cesky Krumlov, set in a quiet village bend of the Vltava rather than inside the tourist crush. The former Cistercian monastery preserves Gothic architecture, cloister spaces, and a slower monastic atmosphere.
It is most worthwhile for travellers with an interest in architecture, religious history, or quieter South Bohemian stops. The trip also gives a useful contrast with Cesky Krumlov's castle-town spectacle.