Nové Hrady Castle

Nové Hrady, Czech Republic

The Nové Hrady Castle was built in the first half of 13th century. It was damaged in 1573 by a gunpowder explosion and in 1590 by an earthquake. Complete demolition was considered, but only the ruins of the massive bergfried and the adjacent palace were demolished. The rest of the castle complex was repaired and newly fortified according to the design of the Italian architect Antonio Canevallo. The castle lost its function of the aristocratic residence in 1635 and in the following centuries it was used as a library, archive, administration and housing for officials. Today it is owned by the state. Since 2000, it has been open to the public and offers guided tours.

Address

Komenského, Nové Hrady, Czech Republic

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Czech Republic

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

bobek bob (3 years ago)
Nice old castle. Nice place for kids.

Bellefrontes (5 years ago)
Nice Castle

Anna Nedvědová (5 years ago)
Not really a castle to visit, some academic facility. Spacious surrounding park though.

Vendula Kubinová (6 years ago)
Very good

Karlos Fandango (7 years ago)
Was a nice castle, parking in the square just outside. Had the tour. Nice place to visit. If you go on the tour, you have to wear big slippers, this makes it quite slippy on the floors and may be difficult so watch the young ones and the elderly

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