Český Šternberk Castle
Český Šternberk Castle clings to a rocky cliff above the Sázava River in Central Bohemia, about 39 km southeast of Prague. Founded in 1241 by Bohemian nobleman Zdeslav z Divišova — who took the name Šternberk from his family's gold star coat of arms (German: Stern, star; Berg, mountain) — the Gothic stronghold remained in his family's hands for most of its eight-century history, surviving royal seizure in 1467 and Communist confiscation from 1949 to 1992.
Interiors were enriched with Baroque and Rococo stucco in 1760, and the castle houses one of Europe's largest single-subject collections of its kind: 545 copper engravings depicting the entire history of the Thirty Years' War. Currently administered by the Šternberk family and open to the public.
Visitor information
- Location
- Czechia
- Country
- Czechia
- Tier
- B (Great castles)
- Coordinates
- 49.8089, 14.9264
- Official site
- https://www.hradceskysternberk.cz/
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Český Šternberk Castle?
- Český Šternberk Castle is in Czechia, Czechia (approximately 49.8089, 14.9264).
- Can you visit Český Šternberk Castle?
- Yes — Český Šternberk Castle is open to visitors; see the official site at https://www.hradceskysternberk.cz/ for hours and tickets.
- What tier is Český Šternberk Castle on the Castle Atlas?
- Český Šternberk Castle is rated B tier on the Castle Atlas — Great castles.
- What can you see at Český Šternberk Castle?
- Český Šternberk Castle clings to a rocky cliff above the Sázava River in Central Bohemia, about 39 km southeast of Prague. Founded in 1241 by Bohemian nobleman Zdeslav z Divišova — who took the name Šternberk from his family's gold star coat of arms (German: Stern, star; Berg, mountain) — the Gothic stronghold remained in his family's hands for most of its eight-century history, surviving royal seizure in 1467 and Communist confiscation from 1949 to 1992.