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Savoia Castle, Renaissance and Baroque castle in Škvorec, Czech Republic.

The castle features vaulted cellars, a tower with clock bells, and eight double rooms spread across multiple wings of the structure.

Founded in 1279 by royal chamberlain Domaslav, the castle was damaged by Swedish forces in 1639 and underwent restoration in subsequent centuries.

During the mid-19th century, the castle housed a Jewish synagogue, educational yeshiva, and mensa, serving the local Jewish community for 80 years.

Located just 25 minutes from Prague's center, the castle now functions as a venue for weddings, corporate events, and Italian culinary academy classes.

The castle's restoration in 2008 included the addition of new clock bells and complete reconstruction of missing wall sections within one year.

Location: Škvorec

Architectural style: baroque architecture, Renaissance architecture

Address: Smiřických 1

GPS coordinates: 50.04583,14.73361

Latest update: April 2, 2025 16:59

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