Tvrz Křepenice, Fortified house in Křepenice, Czech Republic.
Tvrz Křepenice is a water castle in Křepenice featuring a main building surrounded by bastions and protective walls in a rectangular layout. A pond encircles the entire fortified complex, serving both as a defensive barrier and a defining feature of the structure's design.
The property was acquired in 1580 by Jakub Krčín, who built it as a fortified residence with completion marked by an inscription above the entrance dated 1584. The construction of the water features and fortifications reflects the defensive building methods of that era.
The fortified residence demonstrates Renaissance defensive thinking through its visible bastions and protective walls that still shape how the complex is perceived today. The layout of buildings and fortifications allows visitors to understand how such structures were designed to protect their inhabitants.
Access to the fortified house requires contacting the private owners in advance, as it is not open to the general public. Visitors must arrange a tour beforehand to see the interior and the fortification system.
The water surrounding the castle was not merely decorative but an integral part of the 16th-century defensive strategy. This system makes it a noteworthy example of how water technology was applied to create defensive structures of that period.
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