Hvožďany, Fortified house and cultural monument in Hvožďany, Czech Republic.
Hvožďany is a fortified house from medieval times located in the Příbram District of the Central Bohemian Region. The building sits in a landscape shaped by three natural regions: the Blatná Uplands, Benešov Uplands, and Brdy Highlands.
The fortified house first appears in written records in 1352 as an established structure in the region. The Lords of Třemšín owned it from 1408 to 1472, after which it became integrated into the larger Lnáře estate.
The fortified house reflects how medieval nobility lived in the countryside, serving as both residence and administrative center for the surrounding territories. Visitors can see how the structure adapted to the needs of rural life while maintaining defensive qualities typical of the era.
The site is located roughly 70 kilometers southwest of Prague and can be reached by car through regional roads. The surroundings offer open countryside and make visiting pleasant throughout the year, though milder months provide the most comfortable conditions.
The name Hvožďany comes from an old Czech word meaning forest, reflecting the heavily wooded character of this area long ago. This naming shows how the natural environment shaped the choices of early settlers when establishing communities here.
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