Stary Hroznatov - West Bohemia, Czech Republic
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N 50° 01.443 E 012° 23.444
33U E 313105 N 5544566
Starý Hroznatov Castle
Waymark Code: WMH8HJ
Location: Karlovarský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 06/07/2013
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The castle was founded at some time after 1200 and it is first mentioned in records in 1223. Its original German name was Alt Kiensberg. The Blessed Hroznata, the founder of the Teplá Monastery, was allegedly imprisoned here. It was built by the Lords of Kiensberg, ministeriales subject to the palatinate in Cheb. In the late 14th century, its owners included the Pflugs, later e.g. the town of Cheb, the Lords of Týn who rebuilt it into a Renaissance chateau. From 1608, it was in the possession of the Schönfeld family and destroyed by the Swedes in 1648. The chateau ended in the possession of the Jesuit Order who were succeeded by the Nonner family. The Nonners rebuilt Starý Hroznatov into its present-day appearance in the second half of the 19th century.
Castle is currently unavailable, reconstruction is under way.
Accessibility: No access- Private
Condition: Partly ruined
Admission Charge?: no
Website: [Web Link]
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