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Velhartice
- Address: Kolinec [show on the map]
- Telephone: +420 376 583 315
- Website: http://www.velhartice.cz/
- E-mail: velhartice@cbox.cz
Description
This castle boasts a core dating back to the end of the 13th century.
Under the reign of Charles IV, a unique bridge (which has survived to this day) was built along a rocky crest to connect the castle's residential palace with the defensive tower.
At the beginning of the Thirty Years' War the then owner had a new, late Renaissance palace incorporated in the castle complex.
Today visitors can relax at the castle by taking part in historical social games or attending musical and theatre performances staged there.