Smečno Castle

Kladno, Czech Republic

The first written mention of a fortress in Smečno is from 1252. The fortress in Smečno was rebuilt into a late Gothic castle in 1460, and in the 16th century, it was rebuilt into a Renaissance arcaded castle with a Gothic tower. Nowadays the Smečno Castle serves as a retirement home and the Institute of Social Care. Its park is open to the public.

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Kladno, Czech Republic

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Founded: 1460
Category: Castles and fortifications in Czech Republic

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User Reviews

Háňa (2 years ago)
The castle serves as a treatment center for long-term patients and doctors also work here. It is probably not freely accessible.

Ирина Март (2 years ago)
were passing by, beautiful place...

Miluše Pelikánová (2 years ago)
Beautiful castle, but unfortunately inaccessible.

Jan Kyselka (2 years ago)
You can only see the castle from the outside, inside is a home for the elderly...

Oto Oto (2 years ago)
I admire how it is possible to take care of cultural and historical monuments in the Czech Republic in general, it is not possible in Slovakia. A very nice castle, I would welcome more eye-catchers, information boards.???

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