Petrkov (near Havlíčkova Brod) – castle

The castle - or rather the castle - in Petrkov has been a protected cultural monument since the end of 2009. Originally, it was probably a medieval fortress, possibly older than the village itself, which was gradually transformed into the current building between 1660 and 1750. It is often referred to as a baroque castle, even though its appearance is more reminiscent of later styles. Among the most famous owners of this mansion (from 1540 at the latest as a free manor...