Castle Extra
It is not hard to imagine where all fantasia and adventure games
got their ideas. Also look for the map confirms that the whole
land is full of castles and chateaus. In every curve of river
and top of hill has its own castle and village around it. Souvenirs
shops also sells special castle maps where is hard to find names
of places because the whole surface is covered by images of castles.
Prague Castle
Prague Castle is probably the most famous castle in Czech. Actually
it is not a real castle but a collection of different buildings
that together make a formation that look like castle. The castle
is founded a very long time ago, but this version is from 1800
century.
Karlstejn
Karstejn castle is near to Prague and because of that it is very
famous. Castle is also the most beautiful of these that I have
seen. It really looks like a traditional castle. Charles IV founded
the castle in 1400 century to safeguard of crown jewels, but almost
all that you can see is from1900 century when the castle restored
very well.
Sternberk
Sternbeck castle was founded in 1400 century. It was one of most
powerful fortifications in Czech. The interior of castle is partly
quite old that is not so sure in every castle. See also previous
article Castle Trip (19.2.)
where is more information of this castle.
Krumlov Chateau
Krumlov château is the second-largest castle in Czech.
With the medieval centre of Cesky Krumlov it forms a really fantastic
entity. The castle was founded in 1300 century and its tower is
from 1200 century. Many remarkable families have owned it during
the times.
Nelahozevesin linna - Nelahozeves Castle
Nelahozeves Renaissance Castle was founded in 1600 century and
it represents bohemian architecture. Façade of the castle
is very beautiful. There is a remarkable art collection in the
castle and e.g. musical instruments and manuscripts of Mozart
and Beethoven. See also article CIEE
(10.4.)
Valdštejnin linnoitus - Valdštejn Fortress
Valdštejn Fortress is probably the eldest one in whole Czech
paradise area (Cesky Raj). At first it belongs to Valdštejn
family at a very short time. After that the owners of castle changes
quite often until heavily damaged castle was returned back to
Valdštejn family. Unique pilgrimage place was build in the
castle in 19th century. In the first half of 2000-century owners
of the castle build a lot of tourist tracks and look-out points
around the castle and after that the castle was more accessible
to visitors. See also article CIEE
(10.4.)
Mostin linna - Most Castle
Castle of Most (also called castle of Hnevin) locates on the
castle mountain (Hnevin). First remains of castle are from 9th
century, but actual stone castle was founded in 12th century.
Castle has an interesting history. It has been the place on alchemists
of Rudolph II and during the wars it always attracted enemies.
See also article CIEE
(10.4.)
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