Distrito de České Budějovice

Castles & Ruins Highlights

This list features 11 castles, ruins, and archaeological sites in the Czech region of České Budějovice. Highlights include the neo-Gothic grandeur of Hluboká Castle, the Baroque hunting lodge Ohrada, and medieval fortifications like Zvíkov and Nové Hrady. The selection also includes notable ruins and historic archaeological sites that reflect the area's rich medieval and early modern heritage.

Castles & Ruins Highlights — Mapa

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Hluboká nad Vltavou Chateau

Hluboká Castle is a historic château situated in Hluboká nad Vltavou. It is considered one of the most beautiful castles in the Czech…

cheva / CC BY-SA 3.0

B

Zámek Ohrada

Baroque hunting lodge located on the southern shore of a pond in Hluboká nad Vltavou.

Karelj / Public domain

C

Nové Hrady Castle

Medieval castle near the Austrian border, known for its historical fortifications.

Frantisek Porazik / CC-BY-SA

D

Tvrz Zvíkov

Medieval castle with origins as a fortified manor, located within the region.

E

Zámek Dříteň

Historic castle situated in the České Budějovice district with traditional architecture.

Jik jik / CC BY-SA 3.0

F

tvrz Cuknštejn

Originally a Gothic fortress remodeled in Renaissance style in the early 17th century.

G

Karlův Hrádek

Ruins of a historic fortification within the region.

H

Zřícenina hradu Velešín

Ruins of a castle located in the České Budějovice district.

I

Svatý Vít (kostel)

Ruined Catholic church, historically dedicated to Saint Vitus.

J

Mikšův dvorec

Archaeological site with remnants of historical settlement.

K

hradiště Doudleby

Archaeological site featuring remains of an ancient fortified settlement.