Monuments to visit Český Šternberk

The construction of this castle began in 1241, decided by Zděslav of Divišov. It is constantly transformed during its history. A beautiful chapel was built in the 13th century, one of the oldest in the country. Enlarged in the 16th century, it was redesigned in the 17th century in Baroque style. What we see today: a privileged location, beautiful towers and defensive walls. It is worth noting the skill of the architects who, over the centuries, had to adapt the castle and the new elements to the narrowness of the site. Inside: fifteen pieces of various styles, numerous family portraits, porcelain, weapons, hunting trophies, beautiful furniture and above all one of the largest collections of prints from the Thirty Years' War in Europe: unmissable! It is worth noting the important renovation of the Italian Baroque from the inside, with the use of many stuccoes and the beautiful Rococo chapel of San Sebastian. But all these additions of the 17th century did not completely remove austere Gothic elements.

The castle does not strictly speaking have any landscaped gardens, but rather a terrace overlooking the river, but do not hesitate to take a walk in the surroundings: the village and the Sázava river at the foot of the castle offer a bucolic setting to relax after the visit.

Restaurant of the castle. Lunch only. Medieval decoration and simple cuisine for about 120 Kč the dish.