Zbiroh Castle, Renaissance château in Zbiroh, Czech Republic
The castle features 228 rooms and stands between the Křivoklátské and Brdy Forests, incorporating Renaissance and Revival architectural elements throughout its structure.
Emperor Charles IV, Sigmund of Luxembourg, and Rudolf II owned the castle, which dates back to 1193 and includes the oldest free-standing tower in Bohemia.
Artist Alfons Mucha resided at Zbiroh Castle for 19 years, where he created The Slav Epics and maintained connections with the Colloredo-Mannsfeld family.
The castle currently functions as a hotel with extensive gardens, offering guided tours and accommodations while maintaining regular visiting hours for the public.
The castle contains a 163-meter deep well, considered one of the deepest castle wells in Europe, with unexplored sections still maintaining historical mysteries.
Location: Zbiroh
Inception: 13 century
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture, Renaissance Revival architecture, Gothic architecture
Website: https://zbiroh.com
GPS coordinates: 49.85700,13.76250
Latest update: May 14, 2025 21:23
The Czech Republic contains numerous rock formations, castles, and caves outside its capital. Explore sandstone arches in Bohemian Switzerland, witness Gothic architecture at Křivoklát Castle, or visit the limestone quarries of Velke Amerika. The country's historical sites include Renaissance chateaux, Baroque churches, and medieval fortresses, while natural landmarks feature cave systems and mountain spa towns.
Kraisingrova vila
543 m
Statue of John of Nepomuk in Zbiroh
505 m
Socha ve Zbiroze před poštou
607 m
Statue of Virgin Mary in Zbiroh
509 m
Saint Nicholas church
487 m
Socha lva před zámkem Zbiroh vlevo od brány
231 m
Památník u Zbirožského dvora
997 m
Socha lva před zámkem Zbiroh vpravo od brány
222 m
Rodinný dům
1.2 km
Památník J. V. Sládka ve Zbiroze před školou
416 m
Kříž
469 m
Rodinný dům
906 m
Zbirožský dvůr
1 km
Kříž jižně od Zbiroha
2.2 km
Rodinný dům
957 m
Kříž ve Františkově ve Švabinské ulici
1.1 km
Kříž severovýchodně od Plískova u rozcestí
2.1 km
Jedličkova vila
493 m
Pomník padlým ve Zbirohu
483 m
Kříž ve Zbirohu u Muchovy ulice
478 m
Kašna na zámku Zbiroh
174 m
Kříž ve Zbirohu v ulici K Praporci
1.2 km
Kříž jihozápadně od Zbiroha
417 m
Kříž u kostela ve Zbirohu
482 m
Kříž západně od Zbirohu
270 m
Kašna ve Zbiroze na náměstí
666 m
Kříž severovýchodně od Zbiroha
1.5 km
Kříž jihovýchodně od Zbiroha
1.5 kmReviews
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