Klenova - July 2006

(Klatovy region) A ruin of a sizable bipartite castle that the lords of Klenova and Janovice founded at the end of the 13th century. The late-Gothic fortification is considered the peak of Czech 15th century fortification architecture. Within 16th and 17th centuries, it was partially converted into a mansion, however, it was later on only referred to a ruin. Romantic alterations during the 19th century created the ideal circumstances for an art gallery to be installed there, which exhibits works from the 19th and 20th centuries.