Sternberk Castle

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Šternberk Castle was mentioned first time in 1269 and it was built decaces earlier. It was later altered in Renaissance style but suffered damages in Thirty Years War.

Around the year 1700 the estate was bought by Jan Adam Ondřej of Lichtenštejn. The Lichtenštejns owned the castle till the end of the World War II and also realized the last big reconstruction. The reconstruction did not only give the castle todays appearance, but also the first floor was opened for public as a museum due to it. Lichtenštejns lived on the second floor, but only till the end of the World War II.

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Address
Horní náměstí 6, Šternberk, Czech Republic

Established
13th century

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