Vargač, Medieval castle ruins near Dobříš, Czech Republic.
Vargač is a castle ruin situated on a rocky hill overlooking the Huťský pond near Dobříš. The structure displays remains of defensive walls and architectural components that span multiple centuries of construction and modification.
Charles IV ordered the transformation of the original structure into a stone fortification during the 14th century to secure royal control over the Podbrdí region. The building later served as a storage facility under the Mannsfeld family ownership and lost its military purpose.
The castle experienced multiple modifications throughout centuries, transforming from a defensive structure to a granary during the Mannsfeld family ownership period.
The castle remains under private ownership and is not publicly accessible, as it has served as a storage facility since the 1950s. However, the ruin is visible from outside, and its outline can be viewed from the pond's shores and surrounding areas.
Late 18th-century photographs document the structural changes of the castle and show how the building evolved over time. These visual records allow visitors to trace the architectural transformations and reconstruct what the site looked like in earlier periods.
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