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| Description: | While only ruins remain today, Potštejn at one time was one of the largest and most important castles in the country. The castle changed owners many times after its founding in the 13th century. Important among these from a historical as well as a literary perspective was the Count Harbuval de Chamaré, who searched unsuccessfully for treasure at the castle for twenty years. However, the writer Alois Jirásek used this fact as inspiration for a novel. The castle was already in poor condition sometime... more information |
| Category: | castle, chateau, memorial tree / group of trees |
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| Services: | event planning and hosting, religious services, sale of novelties and souvenirs, snacks, weddings and other celebrations |
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| Date of reconstruction: | 2007 |
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| Description: | Historical exposition in the 4th entrance gate, castle premises with ruins of castle buildings, Chapel of St. Jan Nepomucky. Exhibition of torture in the castle cellar. |
| Open to Public: | permanent exposition/guided tour ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Last tour before closing in minutes: 45 Sightseeing Times: 45 |
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| Minimum / maximum number of people per guide | ?/40 |














