Horní Cerekev Castles

Horní Cerekev Castles is a castle complex in the Ceskomoravska Vrchovina region, sitting at 600 meters above sea level on elevated terrain. The ensemble comprises several interconnected structures with walls and multiple wings that form a layered arrangement across the site.

A fortified defense structure was built in the 14th century with moats and walls. Major rebuilding work happened between 1411 and 1655 to add Renaissance features, and the site received its Baroque style during the 1700s.

The complex shows layers of different building styles added over centuries of occupation. You can see how the structure evolved from a simple defensive post into an elegant residence for noble families.

The location sits at a rail junction connecting Brno to Plzeň and Jihlava to Tábor, making public transit options available for reaching the site. The grounds sit on a slope, so appropriate footwear helps when walking through the complex.

The property remained under Hohenzollern family ownership until 1945, making it one of the few Bohemian estates held by this German noble dynasty. This extended connection to foreign nobility sets the location apart in regional history.

Location: Horní Cerekev

GPS coordinates: 49.31890,15.33120

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:27