Monday, July 10, 2006

Cesky Sternberg - July 2006

(Benesov Region) Zdeslav of Divisov established the castle situated on the rock overlooking the River Sazava as his new family home prior to 1241. The family crest - a golden star on a blue background - gave it its name. Uniquely, the castle has been in the possession of one family throughout the centuries right up to the present day. The original Gothic buildings we amalgamated in a reconstruction that took place in the middle of 17th century, lending the entire complex a rather compact form. The interiors are richly furnished with valuable objects and family collections.


Sunday, July 9, 2006

Orlik - July 2006

Pisek Region) Founded by Premysl Otakar II as a royal castle on a high rock overlooking the River Vltava valley, it belonged to the king until 1357. The Svamberks converted it into a Renaissance palace and the Schwarenberks came into possession of the property in 1717. Its present appearance comes from a neo-Gothic reconstruction its the historical important interiors.

Sunday, July 2, 2006

Karlovy Vary - July 2006

Sunday, April 23, 2006

Saturday, April 22, 2006

Ostrava - April 2006