Region of Iron Mountains
Castle Horšovský Týn [ Castle - chateau ]
It was the Prague archbishop Jan III. of Dražice who started to built the castle in the middle of the 13th century as a bishop´s palatinate.
Then the castle was rebuilt several times. In the middle of the 16th century it was burnt down and Jan Poper Jr. of Lobkovice had it rebuilt into a renaissance chateau.
Then the castle was rebuilt several times. In the middle of the 16th century it was burnt down and Jan Poper Jr. of Lobkovice had it rebuilt into a renaissance chateau.
CONTACT ADDRESS:
Zámek Horšovský Týn
nám. Republiky 1
346 01 Horšovský Týn
Czechia (CZ)tel: (+420) 379 423 111
fax: (+420) 379 423 113
e-mail: hz.htyn@arcom.cz
LOCATION
- Street or locality: nám. Republiky, č. 1
- Village or Town/City: Horšovský Týn
- District of Administration 2: Horšovský Týn
- District of Administration 3: Horšovský Týn
- Region NUTS 4: Okres Domažlice
- Region NUTS 3: Plzeňský kraj
- Region NUTS 2: Jihozápad
- Tourist region: 07 Chodsko
- Destination: Šumava
Type: Castle - chateau
LAST MODIFY: Hana Wernerová (Folklorní sdružení ČR) org. 2, 04.10.2005 v 21:23 hodin
LAG (Local Action Group) Region of Iron Mountains