Vrchlabí Castle

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Vrchlabí Castle, Cultural monument in Vrchlabí, Czech Republic.

The Renaissance castle features four octagonal towers with onion-shaped domes and sits within a landscaped park containing artificial lakes and exotic trees.

The castle originated as a Gothic fortification in 1525, later transformed by mining entrepreneur Kryštof Gendorf into a grand residence between 1533 and 1546.

The castle houses the Municipal Office and Krkonoše National Park administration, representing a merger of historical architecture with contemporary civic functions.

Located at Zámek 1 in Vrchlabí at 485 meters above sea level, the castle permits access only to its lounge area while other sections serve administrative purposes.

The castle grounds once included three falling bridges over a defensive moat, which was filled at the beginning of the 19th century during renovations.

Location: Vrchlabí

GPS coordinates: 50.62705,15.60905

Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:38

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