The Rybářská brána, a Gothic city gate, stood in the western part of České Budějovice, near the Vltava River, in the 13th to 14th centuries. This significant structure provided access to the water and was a crucial part of the city's fortifications. Unfortunately, it was demolished in 1872 by the Krupaři society, who built a new mill on the site.

The Rybářská brána was likely built during the 13th or 14th century, possibly related to the construction of the Budějovice castle or the expansion of the city walls under King Václav IV. The exact date of its construction remains unclear. Originally a low entrance to the water, it was later developed into a high, square tower with a pointed Gothic arch and a hinged gate. The structure was reinforced with stone armor, and the top floor had a high, gabled roof with a pointed finial in each direction.

The Rybářská brána was an impressive structure, featuring at least two upper floors and rectangular windows. It was surrounded by a guardhouse from the city side and a slaughterhouse from the outside. The gate played a significant role in the city's defenses and provided access to the water.

The Rybářská brána was owned by the Krupaři society, who demolished it in 1872 to build a new mill. They claimed the gate obstructed the mill's access to the water, but some historians suggest the real reason was to conceal the gate's use by the city's guards. The demolition was a significant loss for the city's historical heritage.

In recent years, there have been discussions about rebuilding the gate, but no project has been implemented. A study for the reconstruction of the gate was prepared in 1995, but it was not implemented due to lack of funding.

Today, the site where the Rybářská brána once stood is occupied by the hotel Budweis, built on the site of the old mill. Although the gate itself is no longer standing, its history and significance are still worth exploring. Visitors to České Budějovice can learn about the gate's history and significance at the local museum or by walking along the Vltava River, where the gate once stood.