castle of Velhartice Czech Republic Bohemia Bohemian Forest Europe. Photo by Willy Matheisl
RUINS OF THE VELHARTICE CASTLE The castle towers above the small Ostružná river near the border of the Protected Landscape Area Šumava (Bohemian Forest) about 10 km north-west of the town Sušice in the surroundings of the village of the same original castle was built in the 13th century - it was a seat of the family from Velhartice. The castle was enlarged during the 14th century - the tower, the bridge and parts of walls were added. The Czech crown jewels were hidden there in the 15th century. The ownership of the castle changed many times. After 1628 the part called "New House" was built, but the castle dilapidated. The present castle is an important sight of the fortification system of the 14th century. Its dominant feature is the tower called Putna towering above the central gate.
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Location: Velhartice Czech Republic Bohemia Bohemian Forest Europe
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