Castle ruin of Kynžvart, Medieval ruins near Lázně Kynžvart, Czech Republic.
The stone remnants of Kynžvart Castle include preserved perimeter walls, a tower, and sections of the palace at 827 meters elevation.
Built in 1242 as Königswart, the border stronghold changed ownership multiple times before Swedish forces damaged it during military campaigns.
The castle ruins contain information boards detailing local folklore, regional ghost stories, and medieval defense techniques of western Bohemia.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins through marked hiking paths from Lázně Kynžvart, with parking available near the local cemetery.
The Metternich family repurposed stones from these medieval ruins to construct their new residence, the neoclassical Kynžvart Castle.
Location: Lázně Kynžvart
Inception: 1242
GPS coordinates: 50.01530,12.63030
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:54
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Lípa za kynžvartským kostelem
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Statue of Saint Lawrence in Lázně Kynžvart
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Zámecký pivovar Kynžvart
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Fountain at Kynžvart Chateau
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Kašna v zámeckém parku v Kynžvartě
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