Hluboka castle (1:250)
(Betexa)
This castle reached its current appearance during the 19th century, when Johann Adolf II ordered the reconstruction of the castle in the romantic style of England's Windsor Castle.
(Betexa)
This castle reached its current appearance during the 19th century, when Johann Adolf II ordered the reconstruction of the castle in the romantic style of England's Windsor Castle.
Historical information
Hluboká Castle is a historic château situated in Hluboká nad Vltavou, and it is considered one of the most beautiful castles in the Czech Republic.
In the second half of the 13th century, a Gothic castle was built at the site. During its history, the castle was rebuilt several times. It was first expanded during the Renaissance period, then rebuilt into a Baroque castle at the order of Adam Franz von Schwarzenberg in the beginning of the 18th century. It reached its current appearance during the 19th century, when Johann Adolf II von Schwarzenberg ordered the reconstruction of the castle in the romantic style of England's Windsor Castle.