Čachrov Stronghold, Medieval fortified house in Čachrov, Czech Republic.
Čachrov Stronghold is a fortified residence centered around a substantial stone keep that remains from the original medieval construction. The keep displays Gothic architectural features and forms the most recognizable element of the former defensive compound.
Vilém of Čachrov founded the stronghold between 1380 and 1390; it was first mentioned in writing in 1543. Abandoned after 1446, it was restored by Jan Bohuchval of Hrádek after 1568, when it was called deserted. Viktorin of Hemrles added a Renaissance wing at the end of the 16th century. A Baroque manor was built next to it after 1708, rebuilt in Neo-Gothic style in 1878, and demolished in 1971–1972 after fires in 1933 and 1950.
The name Čachrov comes from the noble family Kanických z Čachrova, who founded the stronghold. The site has been protected as a cultural monument since 1964. Visitors can see the surviving Gothic tower palace and the Renaissance wing added at the end of the 16th century.
The site sits in a rural area south of Klatovy and is best reached by personal vehicle. Access to the grounds depends on current opening hours and any restoration work, so checking conditions beforehand is advisable.
The Baroque manor at Čachrov was built from 1708 for Oldřich Benjamín Ehrenfried Fruwein of Podolí, who lived there until his death in 1739. The Kordík family had it rebuilt in Neo-Gothic style in 1878, when the former water moat was filled in. The manor burned in 1933 and again in 1950, and its damaged walls were later demolished; only the Gothic tower and the Renaissance wing survive.
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