• The Royal Castle above the Confluence of the Otava and Vltava Rivers. ... contact. Zvíkov state castle 397 01, Písek. +420 382 285 676 zvikov@npu.cz.
  • Zvíkov (Czech: hrad Zvíkov; German: Klingenberg), often called "the king of Czech castles", is a castle in Zvíkovské Podhradí municipality, about 15 kilometres (9 mi)...
  • About 1250, when Hirzo, a member of the court, became castle burgrave, the Zvikov Castle was radically altered and renamed Klingenberg.
  • A nice castle to visit. ... Hrad Zvíkov založený Přemyslovci v první polovině 13. století je skvěle zachovalý hrad v krásné přírodě u přehrady Orlík.
  • Read our travel guide on Zvikov Castle, Czechia. It includes the best things to do and see, tips on how to get, where to stay, and when to go.
  • Zvíkov Castle. The seat of the first Czech kings on the strategic trade route at the confl uence of Vltava and Otava rivers had reached its greatest fame in the 14th...
  • The castle has its own ghost, Zvíkov's imp, and had inspired several painters and writers like the theatrical comedy Zvíkovský rarášek by Ladislav Stroupežnický.
  • Zvíkov Castle is one of the oldest castles in southern Bohemia. The medieval fortress was originally built during the reign of Wenceslas I...
  • The Holy Roman Empire attacked with 4,000 soldiers, but Zvíkov’s garrison of only 140 men was able to defend the castle.
  • Zvíkov Castle: Until 1597 there are stories about a Zvíkovský Rarášek (Rarach is a supernatural being common in Slavic folklore, similar to an imp or trickster)...
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  • Comprehensive Travel Guide to Zvikov Castle: If you're planning a trip to the Czech Republic, be sure to include Zvikov Castle in your itinerary.
  • From Zvikov we will drive some 12 km to Orlik castle. Here, again, you will be given tickets for the castle tour that is done by castle guide.