Kámen Castle, Castle in Kámen, Czech Republic

Kámen Castle is a block-type castle in the village of Kámen, about five kilometres south of Pacov. Its two-part layout links towers directly to palace wings, and the south residential wing dates from the Baroque rebuilding. The Old Palace, built in the first half of the 13th century, can be visited.

Kámen was first documented in 1316, when it belonged to Nemír of Kámen. In 1356 Jindřich of Ciglheim bought it and had the palace rebuilt between 1356 and 1366, and Emperor Charles IV allowed him to found gold mines nearby. During the Hussite wars Přibík Tluksa made it a stronghold between Tábor and Pelhřimov, and on 4 August 1450 Jiří of Poděbrady and Jindřich of Rožmberk concluded a peace agreement there.

The castle reflects Czech cultural heritage through its blend of medieval defensive design and later residential adaptations that show how people lived across different periods.

Visitors can explore the castle interiors including living quarters, storage spaces, and reception areas spread across multiple levels. You should be prepared for stairs and uneven floor levels as you move through the different sections of the building.

The motorcycle museum opened on 22 June 1974 and includes a Hildebrand und Wolfmüller from 1894, a Slavia CCD from 1904 and a Jelínek from 1904, some on loan from the National Technical Museum in Prague. The castle also holds an exhibition on living style around 1900 in the Knights' Hall, chapel, hall, salons, bedroom, dining room and library.