Hloubětín Castle, Gothic Revival château in Hloubětín, Czech Republic.
Description
Hloubětín Castle is a château in Prague's Hloubětín neighborhood built during the 1800s in the Gothic Revival style, with tall vertical elements and detailed carved stonework. The structure stands on the site of an earlier medieval stronghold and includes multiple connected buildings with pointed towers.
History
The site was originally a medieval stronghold destroyed by Swedish forces in 1648 during a conflict. It was rebuilt in the 1600s as a Neo-Gothic residence and underwent various uses before returning to community ownership.
Culture
The castle returned to the Jewish Community in 1990 and stands as a place where this heritage is visible in the present-day life of the community. It serves as a reminder of continuity after a difficult past.
Practical
The castle is located in eastern Prague and is reachable by Tram 16 to the Hloubětín stop, from where a marked path leads to the entrance. The area around it is straightforward to walk through.
Did you know?
The castle houses the first Baby Box in the Czech Republic, a secure compartment where parents can safely leave newborn infants. This feature shows how the historic building serves practical community needs today.
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