Hradek (Kutná Hora)

Czech Republic / Stredocesky / Kutna Hora / Kutná Hora
 castle, museum, listed building / architectural heritage, historical building, 15th century construction

"Hradek" means "Little Castle" in Czech. Originally a Royal city fortress, rebuilt in the late Gothic style. The present building dates from before 1420 and was rebuilt during 1485 - 1504, remodeled in the Renaissance and Baroque style. Inside are many rooms vaulting cross-ribbed vaults, the cabin with painted plank ceiling and a renaissance hall with painted ceiling.
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Coordinates:   49°56'51"N   15°15'55"E
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