Czech Republic.

KRIVOKLAT  CASTLE.

CZECH REPUBLIC:

 Krivoklat Castle.was founded in the 12th century belonging to the Kings of Bohemia. During the reign of Premsyl Otakar II a large, monumental Royal castle was built and was later rebuilt by King Vaclav IV and then  later enlarged by King Vladislav of Jagellon. The castle was damaged by fire several times and then turned into a harsh prison and the building slowly deteriorated .During the 19th Century The family of Furstenberg became the owners of the castle and had it re-constructed after a fire in 1826. Today the castle serves as a museum, a tourist destination and a place for theatrical exhibitions. collections of hunting weapons, Gothic paintings and books are stored there.Krivoklat castle is located in the Central Bohemia Region of the Czech Republic.
The village of Krivoklat that was founded in the 14th Century grew slowly beneath the castle.

Thank you Vera for swapping with me another of these lovely Czech Castles..They are wonderful.
 Posted Prague :08 April 2015: Arrived Sydney 21 April 2015 :Traveled  13 days.. Thank you Vera..