In the 13th century, a Gothic castle was founded on a bank of the Sázava river, which was reconstructed to a Renaissance chateau three centuries later and adapted to suit the then-modern Baroque style in the 17th century. In 1920s it has become a town museum, the showpieces of which are still exhibited in the original display cases and according to then museum custom. The rotund tower provides a vista of rolling landscape of the Sázava Basin.
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Ledeč nad Sázavou Castle

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The history of the Chateau Světlá dates back to the Middle Ages, when Stephen of Sternberg had built on the left bank of the river Sazava Gothic fortress protected by moats (in 1393).
Since 1429 the estate belonged to the Svetla Trčka of Lipa, who rebuilt the fortress on the existing hunting lodge and already in the Renaissance style. Trčkové lived here until 1636, when their property was confiscated and fell to the royal chamber.
On the Světlá ´s manor lived a lot of next owners:
Count Jan Bartoloměj from Vernier had built Early Baroque part of the chateau
In 1722, the chateau became the property of the rebuilt Count Czernin,who continued in the next rebuilt the chateau in baroque style. The eastern wing was enriched with sculptural decoration, arcade on the first floor and the family coats of arms.
Another reconstruction was in the years 1774-1775, when Count Kolovrat Krakovský rebuilt the chateau. In the years 1809-1813 the chateau was turned into a military hospital during the wars of Napoleon.
The new owner of the castle became in 1817 by Count Franz Josef Zichy, who closed the castle courtyard and perform construction work in the Empire style. Knight's Hall and other rooms on the first floor had to decorate stucco and frescoes. 
In 1821 the castle passed into the ownership of the Salm-Reifferscheidt, which invited in 1869 to remodel his mansion Viennese architect Svatoš, whose task was to adjust the lock with respect to the original old architectural styles. In this time there was built local orangery and was rebuilt all chateau in neo-renaissance style.
Since 1912 to 1939 the chateau was owned fabricator Morawetz, who fled with his family at the time of World War II to Canada.
At the beginning of the 20th century, the castle settled Land bank. Soon after, the castle became the property of industrialist Richard Morawetz. However, he had to leave before the II.World war  to Canada. Since 1949 on the chateau settled Secondary Agricultural School, which remained there until 2011.
Since 2013 the chateau is private property.
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Světlá nad Sázavou Chateau

Ever since the early 14th century Lipnice Castle has been standing as a guard in the countryside of the Sazava valley. It was build on a promontory, from which we can admire a breathtaking view as far as to the tops of Zelezne hory or Zdarske vrchy. Formerly a medieval little town, the present town of Lipnice nad Sazavou, connected primarily with the name of the writer Jaroslav Hasek, lies just under the castle. Both the castle and the town were established by the mighty family of Ronovec and later Lipnice was a domain of plenty of significant noble families and Czech kings.
Hrad LipniceIn the times of Cenek of Vartenberk, more precisely in 1417, the first Hussite priests were ordained in the Lipnice Castle chapel and under almost two-hundred-year-long reign of the Hussite knight family Trcka of Lipa the castle was rebuilt to an impressive late-Gothic residence. From the 18th century the castle came to dilapidate and in 1869 it burned down entirely. In the 20th century it was partially renovated and reconstructed. Gradual repairs are still being done. Lipnice Castle stands out as an interesting example of various approaches to historical monuments renovation in the course of the 20th century.
http://hasektour.cz/

Lipnice nad Sázavou Castle

Recently reconstructed Chateau Zruc, housing town hall, infocentre, chateau exposition, look-out tower and two museums, is together with the adjacent park the principal landmark and main touristic target of small town Zruc nad Sázavou. The current appearance of the three-winged chateau with distinctive prismatic tower is a result of the principal neo-Gothic reconstruction of more than 700 years old castle. This rebuilding, held in years 1891-1894, was financed by Chateau' last private owners - noble family Schebek.
http://waymarking.com/

Zruč nad Sázavou Chateau

he medieval Orlík by Humpolec Castle was abandoned in the early part of the 17th century and the only original parts of the structure that have been preserved are the rectangular tower, the entry gate and the remains of the residential buildings and walls. There are newly built elements, which include a bread oven and a replica of a 15th century ceramic stove. During summer months, visitors can try their hand at baking their own bread and practice their pottery-making skills. Every year in early July, the local Medieval Fair attracts hundreds of visitors to the castle.
http://region-vysocina.cz/

Orlík u Humpolce Castle

The baroque castle from the 15th century is one of the dominant sights of the town Kácov and a protected historical sight of the Czech republic since 1958. The current exterior appearance of the castle was created in the past under the directions of Anna Marie Františka Toskánská. This historical sight nowadays offers a museum, gallery and facilities for cultural events. There is a guided tour prepared for the visitors as well as a visit to the newly reconstructed chapel of the castle or possibility to see well-preserved baroque paintings by the court painter Karel Josef Moravini.
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Kácov Castle

The castle foundations date back to 1120, when it was one of the largest Benedictine monasteries in Central Europe. The original founder of this monastery was an abbot called "William", and it is from his name that the later castle and town takes the name of "Vilémov". The monks who lived in this monastery are known to have eaten fish and frogs as their staple food source. Remains of their buildings may still be seen in the castle's foundations and park.
In 1421 the Hussites destroyed the monastery, leaving only the foundations. From these ruins a fortress was constructed in the year 1578.
Later the fortress was remodeled into a Renaissance castle. In 1684, Vilémov was bought by Count Caretto de Millesimo, Marquis of Savona.
In 1746 the castle was enlarged and its style changed from Renaissance to Baroque. The Italian architect Francesco Caratti designed the building; architectural details were added by artisans from Italy.
In 1852 the estate passed to Eckmuhl Josef Baron Reisky z Dubnic, great-grandson of Marie Alzbeta Countess Caretto de Millesimo and Frantisek Vaclav Baron Reisky z Dubnic. The Reisky family has owned the castle ever since, but during the Second World War it was taken over by the Nazis and the Reisky family was expelled.
In 1945 Russian Army troops under General Malinowski were quartered in the castle, and later in that same year it was returned to the Reisky family.
In 1948 the property was confiscated by the communist regime and was put to a variety of uses, including a boy's boarding school. All works of art and various other family keepsakes were removed or stolen during this period, and in 1991 when the estate was once again returned to the Reisky family, the buildings were empty and in complete disrepair.
http://vilemovcastle.cz/

Vilémov Chateau

The Renaissance complex of the Červená Řečice Chateau originated with the reconstruction of the former Gothic castle. The castle was once surrounded by a water moat, part of which still survives today, that drew its water supply from the neighbouring cascade of ponds. From the late 12th century until the 1950s, it was the natural centre of the expansive estate of the Prague bishops and archbishops. Beginning in 1953, the entire complex began to deteriorate, and was used for storage, keeping farm animals, and its Baroque halls served as granaries. The situation began to improve in 1996. The first reconstructions began in 2011, and continue to this day.
http://region-vysocina.cz/

Červená Řečice Chateau

Hostacov is first mentioned as being a small defensive fortress which was completed by 1297. The site was chosen ostensibly because it is located upon a rocky outcrop on the end of a small spur of land that drops away steeply on three sides, surrounded on two sides by a stream and a river from the other. Along this river at the time it is said a quite important trading and pilgrimage route led from the old stone bridge downstream (which still stands) towards the monastery in Vilemov. The fourth, southern side was made defensible by the digging out of a moat.
This defensive structure was expanded by Heřman Bohdaneč of Hodkov between 1557 and 1583 into a zámek, or chateau in the Rennaisance style. At this time, there were 3 wings, which left the courtyard open to the west. The corridors facing the courtyard were all arcaded and left open on both the bottom and first floors.
Over the years, most probably under the ownership of Marie Magdalena Goltzová around the 1640?s, a fourth wing was built on the western side, enclosing the courtyard. During this stage, the open arches on the upstairs corridor were most probably also walled up, with large double windows installed, leaving the structure as we see it more or less today.
http://chateau-hostacov.cz/