Zamek Blatna in south Bohemia is well off the beaten tourist path though it’s not outwardly impressive. Its quirky eccentricities and odd history make it a hidden gem. The first thing that strikes visitors is its odd patchwork appearance, which can be explained by its erratic history. Originally a Romanesque mansion, Zamek Blatna was renovated and reconstructed many times by various owners. During 15th century, it was morphed into a Gothic fortification, which was when its distinctive dominating entrance tower was built. By the time the 30-year war broke out in 1618, it came under the Polish owners who added new features to the castle. The castle took its present form under a Czech noble family who torn down some of the now-obsolete fortifications and created a charming, English-style chateau park next to the castle. Make sure you check out the hunting room, a grotesquely fascinating room filled with mounted deer antlers, chairs and couches made of deer antlers, and even a large hanging deer antler chandelier―the legacy of owners that were particularly fond of hunting.
Zamek Blatna
Zamek Blatna in south Bohemia is well off the beaten tourist path though it’s not outwardly impressive. Its quirky eccentricities and odd history make it a hidden gem. The first thing that strikes visitors is its odd patchwork appearance, which can be explained by its erratic history. Originally a Romanesque mansion, Zamek Blatna was renovated and reconstructed many times by various owners. During 15th century, it was morphed into a Gothic fortification, which was when its distinctive dominating entrance tower was built. By the time the 30-year war broke out in 1618, it came under the Polish owners who added new features to the castle. The castle took its present form under a Czech noble family who torn down some of the now-obsolete fortifications and created a charming, English-style chateau park next to the castle. Make sure you check out the hunting room, a grotesquely fascinating room filled with mounted deer antlers, chairs and couches made of deer antlers, and even a large hanging deer antler chandelier―the legacy of owners that were particularly fond of hunting.
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