castle of Klenova Czech Republic, Bohemia, Sumava, Europe. Photo by Willy Matheisl

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Willy Matheisl, Klenova castle is a large castle located in southern Bohemia near the town of Klatovy. Only ruins remain from the original castle but new buildings were added in the 19th century. Klenova castle was built in 1291 as a part of the frontier defence system. Krystof Harant z Polzic a Bezdruzic, a writer and musician from the nobility, was born here in 1564. Between the 17th and 18th centuries the castle fell in ruins but it was reconstructed between 1832 and 1838. Today it hosts an art gallery.

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Size: 3925px × 5888px
Location: Klenova Czech Republic, Bohemia, Sumava, Europe
Photo credit: © willy matheisl / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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