Kostelec nad Černými lesy, Renaissance castle in Kostelec nad Černými lesy, Czech Republic.
The castle stands at 391 meters elevation in Central Bohemia, featuring a defensive ditch, barbican, and multiple historical chambers with knightly halls.
Emperor Ferdinand I transformed the Gothic fortress into a hunting lodge in the 16th century before a fire in 1549 led to its Renaissance reconstruction.
The Lesárium exhibition inside the castle presents information about woodland life and forest ecosystems through interactive displays and educational materials.
The castle opens for visitors from June through September, Friday to Sunday, with guided tours lasting approximately one hour through the historical premises.
The town's name changed from Schwart Kosteletz in 1920, reflecting the dark fir forests that characterized the surrounding landscape for centuries.
Location: Prague-East District
Location: upravni občinski okoliš z razširjenimi pristojnostmi Říčany
Elevation above the sea: 391 m
Shares border with: Jevany, Kozojedy, Oleška, Konojedy, Prusice, Přehvozdí, Přistoupim, Tuchoraz, Vitice, Krupá
Email: mesto@kostelecncl.cz
Website: http://kostelecncl.cz
GPS coordinates: 49.99410,14.85928
Latest update: March 21, 2025 12:37
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