49°3' 31.061"N 14°10' 3.017"E - Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
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N 48° 48.931 E 014° 18.555
33U E 449290 N 5407177
The coordinates of Kratochvíle Chateau beside Cesky Krumlov parking site.
Waymark Code: WMR5WR
Location: Jihočeský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 05/14/2016
Views: 23
The Kratochvíle Chateau was built between 1583 - 1589 according to the design of Italian Renaissance villas by the Italian architect Baltazar Maggi. There is a constructional interest - its foundation in marsh is reinforced by oak and alder beams to improve its stability. The chateau was modified in the 17th century by Jakub Maggi - the original courtyard called Leptac in the chateau place was destroyed, two bastions were built and the central gate was reconstructed. Minor adaptation were made at the turn of the 19th century, but the chateau dilapidated to the point of needing reconstruction in the 1950's.
Other important owners after the Romžberks were the Eggenbergs and the Schwarzenbergs.
There are unique Renaissance interiors with rich stucco decorations (by Antonio Melani) and fresco paintings (by Jirí Widmann) in the chateau, preserved up till now. One of the most valuable interiors in Bohemia is represented by the Golden Hall.
Type of structure: Sign
Difference between the post coordinates and your GPSr reading:
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Reason for the coordinates: coordinates of Kratochvíle Chateau
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