Rožmberk Castle
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Rožmberk (German: Rosenberg) is a castle situated in South Bohemia near Rožmberk nad Vltavou in the Czech Republic. Considered one of the oldest castles in Bohemia, it stands on a promontory carved out on three sides by the river Vltava. It was first mentioned in 1253 in a document signed by Vok "von Rosenberg". It is regarded as the cradle of the House of Rožmberk, also known as the "Lords of the Rose", a historical Czech aristocratic family.
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Rožmberk | |
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Český Krumlov, South Bohemia | |
Coordinates | 48°39′25″N 14°22′10″E |
Type | Castle |
Site history | |
Built | 13th century |
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