Hrad Potštejn
Hrad Potštejn, 517 43 Potštejn
50°4'42"N 16°18'30"E (xx km)
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 in the middle of the 18th century, and in the second half of the 20th century it was reconstructed and opened to the public. The fourth entrance gate houses an exhibition documenting the history of the castle.
Did you know that in the 18th century the castle was ruined by Count Chamaré, who was looking for a supposed treasure here of the thieving knight Mikuláš of Potštejn?
| Category | castle, ruins |
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| Certificates and memberships | Cultural monument, partner of the association of the Eagle Mountains and Foothills, Tourist stamp |
| Services | event planning and hosting, occasional masses, sale of novelties and souvenirs, sale of tourist stamps, scheduled worships, snacks, weddings and other celebrations |
| Accepted forms of payment | Czech korunas in cash |
| Year of latest reconstruction | 2011 |
| Distance from parking lot | 800 m |
Tours / exhibitions
| 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. |
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| Open to public | Wheelchair Access : No Photography allowed: Yes Video cameras allowed: Yes |
| Opening hours (GMT +2) |
Before visiting the building we recommend checking the current opening hours on the building's website or by contacting the operator by telephone.  Closed right now, as per business hoursLast tour before closing: 45 min. Sightseeing time: 45 min. |
| Foreign languages | tour guide (Czech) |
| Exhibition specialization | regional history |
| Minimum / maximum number of people per guide | 5/40 |