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OF ZVÍKOV CASTLE
The royal castle of Zvíkov was probably founded at the end of the rule of the king Přemysl Otakar I. (died in 1230). The oldest part of the castle was the powerful prismatic tower called “Hlízová“ (something like “bulbous“) or ”Markomanka“. To the tower the king’s palace was built which was finished under the rule of the king Přemysl Otakar II. The palace was built on the ground plan of an irregular pentagon with a courtyard which is on the ground-floor and in the 1st floor surrounded by an arcade gallery. After the palace has been finished strong fortifications with gates and guard tower were constructed in the 13th century. In the 14th and 15th century the castle with its mighty fortification system served as a protection for the nobility from the environment. In the case of danger they escaped behind its strong walls.
EXHIBITION
Till the end of July You can see the exhibition of photographies by Alena Dvořáková
and Viktor Fischer
THE TALLEST CZECH.
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Are you planning to visit the Zvíkov castle?
You can find the necessary information here.
St. Wenceslas Chapel
The sight-seeing tour was extended a couple of times in the past, but there are still some inaccessible points left. You can visit the Watchtower, the Red Tower and the bottom level of the basements at least on our websites.
