Kynzvart - Northwestern Bohemia, Czech Republic
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N 50° 00.920 E 012° 37.830
33U E 330246 N 5543026
The remnants of Kynzvart Castle
Waymark Code: WMTA75
Location: Karlovarský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 10/22/2016
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The once significant castle, located at one of the highest elevations on the territory of the Czech Republic (827 m), used to stand near the famous Kynžvart Chateau (
visit link) of Austrian Chancellor Metternich. Its original name was Königswart (Royal Guard) as it was built as a border stronghold of the kingdom in the 13th century. The castle frequently changed its owners and it even served as a hideaway for thieves in the 14th century. The last owners were the Metternichs who did not repair the castle after it had been plundered by the Swedish army. Instead they used the ruins as building material for the construction of Kynžvart Chateau.
Today, remnants of the castle walls, the castle moat and the foundations of outbuildings are visible. You may enjoy a pleasant outing by walking to the castle ruins up the marked tourist path from Lázne Kynžvart.