Castle Kamen
   Photo: Castle Kamen

Get to the castle stone, which is located near Jihlava, you can, using the rental car or buying a ticket on the bus, plying from Havlíčkův Brod and Jihlava.

The imposing building, constructed in the Gothic style, pleasing their masters in the XIII century, although the first mention of it occurs in 1316. The castle rises above the plain in a small stone platform, which gave it its name. Interestingly, Kamen Castle once belonged to the Czech crown and was considered the palace, which was obtained as a dowry princes and princesses. It was not until 1504, when he moved Malovets noble family.

With lock linked important historical event. So, he acted as a venue for talks between disgruntled feudal lords and King George of Poděbrady.

The impressive castle was rebuilt in a suitable and pleasant to live in the palace of the XVII century. And in 1860 he was made to look like an English manor, which are characterized by restraint and brevity in the design.

This castle is famous among fans of the old transport: there is shown a large collection of motorcycles, which belongs to the Polytechnic Museum. In ancient artifacts can not only see, they can touch them, sit on them and take pictures with them. Most valuable instance for more than 110 years. You can see also the first Czech motorcycle - «Hildebrand-Wolfmüller». The exposition of the castle all the time updated with new bikes, so you can come here not once, not twice.

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