Kunstát Castle, Kunštát, Czech Republic

Kunštát Palace is located in the site of medieval Kunštát castle mentioned in 1380. In 1448 it became the property of King George of Poděbrady. The medieval castle was rebuilt to the current palace in 16th and 17th century. Today it is a venue for events.

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Maly Matysek (2 years ago)
Super.

Magdalena Darwaj (2 years ago)
Beautiful castle, many original artifacts, worth visiting, although our guide spoke only in Czech

Yehuda Lave (4 years ago)
Historical

Jan Relich (4 years ago)
Ok

Tomas Kubani (5 years ago)
Nice area to visit, great view from the top of hill

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