Svojanov Castle

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Svojanov Castle
8-hrad Svojanov ze zahrady.jpg
Alternative name (s): Fürstenstein
Creation time : before 1265
Standing position : king
Place: Svojanov
Geographical location 49 ° 37 '38.9 "  N , 16 ° 24' 30.4"  E Coordinates: 49 ° 37 '38.9 "  N , 16 ° 24' 30.4"  E
Svojanov Castle (Czech Republic)
Svojanov Castle

Svojanov Castle (German: "Fürstenstein") is located in Svojanov in Okres Svitavy in the Czech Republic .

history

The royal castle of Přemysl Ottokar II , built after 1253 but before 1265, was re-fortified in the 15th century by the Lords of Boskovic . In the 16th century the Trcka von Leipa gentlemen built a new palace. After the Thirty Years War , the whole area fell into disrepair. Reconstruction and preservation did not begin until 1910.

Todays use

Today there are some exhibitions in the imposing castle.

Web links

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