Zámek Dívčí Hrad, Renaissance château in Dívčí Hrad, Czech Republic
Zámek Dívčí Hrad is a Renaissance castle located near the Polish border in northern Moravia-Silesia. The structure combines fortification elements with Italian church features that reflect the building style of its era.
An earlier structure at this location was destroyed in 1474 by forces of the Hungarian king. The current castle was built in 1573 by Hynek Bruntálský of Vrbno as a Renaissance residence.
The castle's name comes from a local legend about a girl who once lived here, and it stands today as a protected cultural monument. Visitors can observe how the structure blends defensive design with Renaissance style, which was typical for this border region.
The castle has been closed to public access since 2019, though the exterior can be viewed from the grounds. The nearest railway station is Třemešná ve Slezsku-Osoblaha, which provides the most direct route to reach the nearby village.
The area surrounding the castle contains Cretaceous period fossils, indicating that this region was once covered by a prehistoric sea. Such geological remains are rarely found in other parts of this region.
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