Castle Zbiroh
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Masons Castle, the fortress of the three kings - as soon not call Castle Zbiroh Czech historians and journalists. This fortress is located on an impregnable rock in the middle of a dense forest, which used to be served for her additional protection. Castle, staged at the village of Rokycany, still hides a lot of secrets. For example, in its territory it is the deepest castle well in Europe. To get to the bottom of it, you need to go down to 163 meters.

Wine cellars of the fortress performed several functions. They contributed to the preservation of maturing in oak barrels of wine and served as a place of Masonic rites. This tradition began, the Nazis, but also modern Masons are constantly in the castle.

Finally, the castle Zbiroh in 1912-1928 years has sheltered the famous painter Alfons Mukha, who created here his most famous paintings. In the castle you can visit the hall, got its name in honor of the Flies. Its walls are decorated with paintings on the theme of the Slav Epic, painted by famous artist.

Zbiroh Fortress was founded in the XIII century by the Czech king Přemysl Otakar II. Throughout its existence, it has changed hands many times, and they all belonged to the highest Czech society. Castle surrounded by a large picturesque park, owned by the Rosenbergs, Kolovraty, Lobkowicz, Strausberg.

In our time in the castle are held constant historical procession and jousting tournaments. After touring the castle, you can relax and enjoy Czech cuisine in an old inn, located on the grounds of the castle. Fortress Zbiroh is open to visitors all year round.

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