This castle was among the most important residences of the powerful lords of Pernštejn. It was built on an elongated rocky ridge on the right bank of the Svratka River, not far from the town of Pivonice, so that it could help protect the trade route that lead from Brno to Polička. The Pernštejn family crest features a bison ("zubr," in Czech), and so the former Kámen (Stone) Castle was renamed Zubrštejn, which is the origin of the garbled current name, Zubštejn. The last evidence of residents inhabiting this expansive castle dates back to 1522. Surviving structures include the remainder of the the northern entrance tower and a large portion of the castle palace. In 2009–2011, the ruins were outfitted with structural supports, a wooden bridge between the bridgehead and the castle core was constructed for the safety of tourists, and siege engines were added. 
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Pernštejn Castle is a castle on a rock above the village of Nedvědice and the rivers Svratka and Nedvědička, some 40 kilometres (25 mi) northwest of Brno, in the South Moravian Region, Czech Republic. Pernštejn came to be known as the marble castle because of the marble-like stone used to frame the doors and windows.
It was founded by the Lords of Medlov probably between 1270–1285. The family branch seated at the castle and adopted the then fashionable name Pernštejn (written also Pernstein), which is the Czech version probably derived of the German name, Bärenstein – the "Bear Rock". Its history is closely connected to the Lords of Pernštejn (Pernštejnové) and their descendants. It has kept its intact appearance in the Gothic and Renaissance form as it was finished in the first half of the 16th century by the Pernštejns, then the richest and most powerful lordly family of the Czech kingdom. Pernštejn is one of the best preserved castles in Czech Republic.

Pernštejn Castle

The beginning of the history of Svojanov Castle dates to the period of colonization of the remote corners of the lands of the Czech crown. In the 1280’s Přemysl Otakar II had Svojanov Castle built (Fürstenberg at the time) with the aim of guarding the Trstěnice trade route. The castle was a typical fortress for its time, before the widespread use of gunpowder in Europe. The castle included an internal courtyard protected by five-metre thick walls, and an exterior wall of the old palace with the same thickness. The twenty-six metre high watchtower with sharp edges to deflect enemy fire also served as the final safehold of defenders. In the first half of the 16th century renovations were performed to increase the comfort of the castle, and mainly consisted of the expansion of the residential building to include a new wing. In 1569 the castle was destroyed by fire, after which extensive Renaissance reconstructions were pursued. During the Thirty Years War Svojanov was twice conquered by the Swedish and damaged. Also contributing to the gradual decline of the castle was the consequences of the Prussian-Austrian War in the 18th century; afterwards the castle became an ordinary farmstead. Following a fire in 1842 the Old Palace was rebuilt in the Empire style; the Renaissance wing remained as a ruin.
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Svojanov Castle

The original fortress from the 14th century was rebuilt into a renaissance chateau in the 16th century. The chateau was later expanded by a chapel. There was a fire in 1852 and the owners of the chateau, Des Fours-Walderode, had it rebuilt to a residence of the estate administration and they had a new pseudo-classicist chateau built nearby. They founded a park with two lakes around the chateau. At present, the chateau is modernized and there is a child sanatorium there.
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Křetín Chateau

One of the oldest Moravian castles, it was gradually rebuilt as a Renaissance-Baroque chateau. The interior, furnished with original furniture, introduces visitors to the lives of the last aristocratic owners. This valuable complex of chateau buildings is surrounded by a park built in the 17th century and expanded to the whole chateau hillock in the following century. The chateau park also features a unique dog cemetery.
https://npu.cz/

Kunštát Chateau

Originally an early gothic castle built in the second half of the 13th century by the Lords of Lomnice. It had been reconstructed several times by 1558 – at the end of the 16th century it was reconstructed into a renaissance chateau and at the end of the 17th century in the baroque style. Then the chateau entrance was decorated with a renaissance portal relocated from Brno. Clearly the most interesting and most valuable feature of the chateau is the preserved high gothic chapel of St. Františka Serafínsky.
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Lomnice Chateau

Three-wing, two-storey chateau with a chapel, arcade loggia in the courtyard. Originally a fortress (1347) belonging to the Vladyks of Kralice. Count Gabriel Gudenus planted a collection of exotic woody species in the chateau park.
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Moravec Chateau

 First establishment in this locality is mentioned around the year 1480. It is a stronghold built by Lords of Kunstat. It is not clear if that stronghold stood at the same place like the chateau today. Divis Cerncicky of Kacov had built a renaissance water stronghold on a place of today castle in the middle of 16th century. The family Cerncicky of Kacov took possession of Lysice in 1529. As reminder of the stronghold stands western wing of the castle and a water moat that you have crossed when you entered the place. Next constructional changes, still in renaissance can be dated to the beginning of 17th century. At that time lineage Breznicky from Nachod owned the mansion. The water stronghold was rebuilt into renaissance chateau with arcades placed in the inner courtyard.  Following constructional adaptation comes from 1730. From that time we have beautiful exterior baroque facades of southern and eastern wing.  Antonin Amatus Serenyi had initiate that change. Facades possibly designed well known architect Moric Grimm from Brno. Last building changes in 1807 were accomplished by Emanuel Dubsky from Trebomyslice. Architectural changes were executed by master mason Frantisek Vasicek and his son Kajetan. We think that these two builders created the colonnade with covered pergola, so typical for the castle’s garden. The colonnade replaced in 1807 renaissance gallery. Most of the castle interiors originated in 19th century in historical style. In such appearance you will see the exibition. Family Dubsky lived here until the castles nationalization in 1945. After the World War the II. the chateau was open to the public. A big reconstruction went on in 1966-1972 by KSSPPOP in Brno. Author of the project was PhDr. Jiri Paukert. New tours were open in 1999. Since 2002 the chateau is National Cultural Monument.
https://zamek-lysice.cz/

Lysice Chateau

The first mention of the existence of Letovice Chateau dates back to 1360 when it was a stronghold. In 1424, the stronghold was conquered and destroyed by the Hussites. It was restored in the second half of the 15th century. Reconstruction in the Late Gothic style is evident from the several cellar rooms with a simple portal. In the second half of the 16th century, adjustments were made to the chateau’s interior and its fortifications, mainly on the north side. The stronghold was captured by the Swedes in 1645. At the end of the 17th century, the core of the residence was rebuilt into an Early Baroque chateau by Stephen Szelepcsenyi. In 1724, the chateau and the town burned down. The adjustments continued after the fire, especially in the chateau’s interiors and through the construction of the farm and office buildings east of the chateau. The Letovice manor would later pass through 11 families, the last of which was the Hungarian Kálnoky family, who resumed construction activities. The construction of the stables, summer and winter riding school with arcades on the terrace and modifications to the medieval tower give the chateau its current appearance. Since 2002, the chateau has been in privately-owned, and is undergoing extensive renovations. In 2008, it was first opened to the public. Apart from the main building and the basement, the riding school, a brewery and a chateau park can be seen in the chateau. There is a stylish restaurant in the former stables.
http://jizni-morava.cz/

Letovice Chateau

Renaissance chateau, built in 1592-1596 by Vilém Dubský of Třebomyslice. The east wing was added under the next owner, Cardinal František of Dietrichstein. In mid-18th century it was badly damaged by fire, and therefore reconstructed and enlarged in Baroque style. It received the present appearance, including the neo-Renaissance façade, in the 1870s. Today it houses the Horácko Gallery.
http://historickasidla.cz/

Nové Město na Moravě Chateau

Originally a castle reconstructed into a chateau. Built in the 13th century by the Lords of Boskovice. It burnt down during the times of the Aueršperks in 1726. It was restored in 1859-61 by Count Freiss in the renaissance style. At present it serves as a retirement home.