Orlík Castle, Gothic Revival castle in Orlík nad Vltavou, Czech Republic.
The stone fortress stands on a rocky promontory near the Vltava River, with three round towers rising above the main façade.
The original wooden structure from the 13th century transformed into a stone Gothic castle under Czech kings until Charles IV granted it to Chancellor Detrich in 1357.
The Empire-style interiors contain collections of historical artifacts, including memorabilia from Field Marshal Karl Philipp's victory over Napoleon at Leipzig in 1813.
The castle opens from April to October, offering 50-minute guided tours through rooms preserved as the Schwarzenberg family left them in 1948.
Following the construction of Orlík Reservoir between 1960 and 1962, the castle's elevation dropped from 60 meters to just a few meters above water level.
Location: Orlík nad Vltavou
Inception: 13 century
Architects: Bernhard Grueber
Architectural style: Gothic architecture, Gothic Revival
Website: https://www.zamekorlik.cz/
Website: https://zamekorlik.cz
GPS coordinates: 49.51281,14.16481
Latest update: May 11, 2025 12:17
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