Search results
Šternberk (Czech pronunciation: [ˈʃtɛrnbɛrk]; ‹See Tfd› German: (Mährisch-)Sternberg) is a town in Olomouc District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 13,000 inhabitants.
Český Šternberk (German: Böhmisch Sternberg) is a market town in Benešov District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants. It is known for the Český Šternberk Castle, located on the cliffs above the market town.
Český Šternberk Castle (Czech: Hrad Český Šternberk) is a castle of the mid-13th century, located on the west side of the river Sázava overlooking the eponymous market town in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic.
Český Šternberk Castle, called the “Pearl of Posázaví”, towers above the central part of the river Sázava. The family that founded the castle still owns it today, and the current owner, Zdeněk Sternberg, lives here.
History and Present. The Český Šternberk castle was built around 1241 by Zdeslav of Divišov, who named it after his coat of arms, an eight-pointed star, calling it Sternberg (Stern = star, Berg = mountain, Šternberk is the Czech spelling) according to the custom at the time of using German names.
Šternberk Castle is still standing and is among the most valuable Czech landmarks. The castle was hit by its first disaster after the Hussite wars – the royal military conquered and damaged the castle to a large extent.
Discover Český Šternberk Castle's rich history, stunning architecture, and breathtaking views. Learn how to reach this Czech gem from Prague by car or public transport, explore its interiors, and plan your visit.
