Blansko Castle, Blansko, Czech Republic

Blansko castle, likely built in 1431 but first mentioned in a reliable source in 1532. Currently the site of the Blansko Museum. The following exhibitions are permanent: Moravian Karst, The Oldest Ironworks, Ironworking in the 19th and 20th century, the castle's history and the history of Blansko in relation to developing improved measurement devices. There are also exhibitions, cultural events and music concerts held on a regular basis.

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Richard Iloff (3 years ago)
Nice

Tomáš Prudký (Lopatka na uhlí) (4 years ago)
Ok

Pixel weapon_ (4 years ago)
Top

Alik Holasová (4 years ago)
Currently dug up around.

Martin (5 years ago)
Strange that if you enter the square, you can see Komerční banka in front of you instead of the Municipal Office right in the middle. It occurs to me that it should be the other way around.

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