Castle Kamen Photo: Castle Kamen

To get to the castle Kamen, which is located near Jihlava, using a rented car or purchasing a ticket for the bus from Havlickuv Brod and Jihlava.

Impressive building, built in the Gothic style, pleasing their masters in the XIII century, although the first mention of it is found in 1316. The castle rises above the plain on a small stone platform, which gave him the title. Interestingly, Kamen castle at one time belonged to the Czech crown and was considered a Palace, which received a dowry of princes and princesses. It was not until 1504, when he departed the noble family Malovec.

The castle is linked to significant historical events. So, he has acted as the venue for negotiations between the discontented lords and king jiří of poděbrady.

The imposing castle was rebuilt in a suitable and pleasant Palace in the seventeenth century. And in 1860-ies made it similar to the English estates, which are characterized by restraint and a clear design.

This castle is well-known among fans of vintage transport: here demonstrates a large collection of motorcycles, which belongs to the Polytechnic Museum. On ancient artifacts can not only see, can touch, sit on them and take pictures with them. Most valuable instance is already more than 110 years. Here you can also see the first Czech motorcycle – "Hildebrand-Wolfmüller". The exposition of the castle all the time updated with new motorcycles, so you can come here not once, not twice.

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