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Hluboká Castle

Dream and let yourself be carried away by the waves of the fairytale castle Hluboká. Its white silhouette from a distance attracts not only lovers of history, but also romance from all over the country. According to one legend, the castle got its name from a deep well, which stood near the original Froburg castle, the other legend says that it was due to the deep forests surrounding the castle. Be that as it may, anyone who visits Hluboká will fall for it deeply.

Information for visitors

Adress: Bezručova, Hluboká nad Vltavou
GPS: 49.05120000, 14.44128110
Hluboká Castle map

Interesting facts Hluboká Castle

Hluboká Chateau was founded by Přemysl Otakar II. in the middle of the 13th century. He changed many owners, but mainly two families entered its history. The first was the branch of the Vítkovci family, from which Záviš of Falkštejn came. Vítkovci and Přemysl Otakar II. they had been enemies for many years, and their relatives experienced an even greater shock when they discovered that Záviš of Falkštejn had become close to the widow Kunhuta after Přemysl's death. Together they began to raise Kunhut's son, the future King Wenceslas. He considered him his second father, but after Záviš remarried to his sister, King Elizabeth of Hungary, after Kunhuta's death and withdrew from Bohemia, King Wenceslas let himself be dragged to their side by Záviš's opponents. He lured Záviš to Prague under the pretext and had him imprisoned. Subsequently, the bound Záviš traveled to all castles belonging to the Vítkovci family, and under the threat of his execution, all castles were to surrender. Complications occurred only at Hluboká, which at that time was owned by Záviš's younger brother Vítek. He did not believe in threats and did not issue Hluboka. Záviš was cut down in a meadow in front of Hluboka. The tragic end of Záviš inspired many Czech writers, such as Adolf Hejduk or Jiří Mařánek.

The Schwarzerbergs, who bought the chateau in the 17th century, were the second family to make a significant contribution to Hluboká's history. They carried out two significant reconstructions. The first took place at the beginning of the 18th century, when the chateau acquired a Baroque appearance. A century later, however, Prince John Adolf II. and his wife Eleonora inspired Windsor Castle and decided on a second reconstruction, thanks to which Hluboká acquired a romantic Tudor Gothic appearance.

The history of the chateau offers many tragic and romantic stories, for example about the death of Adam František, who was shot while hunting by his emperor Charles IV. The reason was František's wife, Eleonora Amalie Lobkowitczová.

If you want to know more, definitely visit the Hluboká chateau. History breathes on you.

Author: Marie Bukovinská