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Helfenburk

Castles · 5/8/2008 · Original language: Russian

The castle was built in the second half of the 14th century. In the 16th century, the castle was rebuilt in the Renaissance style, and in 1677 it was turned into a brewery in the Baroque style.

Unfortunately, the former structures can no longer be seen here. All that remains are 16th-century windows in the southern palace, Renaissance-style vaults located on the first floor, and the cellars from that time.

When open, prices and more here

A little tower. Funny, irregular in shape. Tapering toward the top.

A little tower. Funny, irregular in shape. Tapering toward the top.

Forest road to the castle

Forest road to the castle

The entrance itself costs 50 korunas for everyone (about €2) and 25 for students.

The entrance itself costs 50 korunas for everyone (about €2) and 25 for students.

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staircase to the tower, the one with the irregular shape

staircase to the tower, the one with the irregular shape

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And here’s another tower, this time a proper one :)

And here’s another tower, this time a proper one :)

Stone Flower

Stone Flower

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Helfenburk
Helfenburk
There’s a lot of livestock in the castle. Maybe the workers here don’t waste any time and graze their sheep and goats — there’s a whole flock of them here.

There’s a lot of livestock in the castle. Maybe the workers here don’t waste any time and graze their sheep and goats — there’s a whole flock of them here.

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Castle courtyard. They sell grilled sausages here.

Castle courtyard. They sell grilled sausages here.