Strakonice Castle

A Gothic castle, originated in the late 12th century by the Bavor family of Strakonice.

In 1243 a part of the castle was donated to the Order of the knights of St. John. Enlarged in the late Gothic, adjusted in the Renaissance and baroque style. The Church of St. Procope, a capitulary hall and an ambit (unique Gothic wall paintings), the tower Rumpál with a view. In the southern palace a historical and ethnographical exposition, pipes, interiors from the 19th century, fez production, weapons, motorcycles etc. The chateau gallery of contemporary art placed in the Baroque prelature (paintings, sculptures, pottery, porcelain, jewellery).



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AddressVelké náměstí 2, 386 21 Strakonice
Phone+420 383 700 111
Emailposta@mu-st.cz
Webwww.hradstrakonice.cz/hrad/
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