A large Gothic castle of the Rosenberg family (Rožmberk f.), damaged by the Hussites and by the fire in 1467, restored in the first half of the 16th century, another strong damage by the explosion of gun powder in 1573 and by the earthquake in 1605. Restored and immediately after conquered in 1619 by General Buquoy. Restored and enlarged in the Baroque style. Very well preserved system of fortifications with a wide round moat. The castle complex with two entrance gates, 5 rooms of the palace with a picture gallery (among others portraits of the Burquoy family) accessible to the public
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2010-02-1 - Mysterious Czech Republic
Tales, legends and other such mysteries have been woven round a good many places in the Czech Republic. If you enjoy anything that smacks of the esoteric, be sure to visit some of these sites. The options are truly abundant.
2010-01-29 - In the footsteps of the Luxembourgs
Places connected with the Luxembourg dynasty are spread all over the Czech Republic. Visit them in 2010 as 700 years passes since the accession of the Luxembourgs to the Czech throne.
2010-01-14 - Valentine’s Day: romantic and original
If you really want to charm your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, set off to the Czech Republic to celebrate this red-letter day. Here, all your dreams will come true.
