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Castle Špilberk

Hrad Špilberk

Špilberk 1

662 24 Brno

Telefon: +420 542 123 618

Web: www.spilberk.cz
E-mail: muzeum.brno@spilberk.cz

GPS: 49.19389, 16.6

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The old castle was founded by King Premysl Otakar II in 1277. In the 14th century,autonomous Luxembourgs reigned here. During the centuries the castle wastransformed into a forcible baroque fort. The fort resisted all swedish attacks duringthe batlle of Brno (1643) under Raduit de Souches leadership.In the 18th century, Spilberk became a nightmare for the whole of Europe. The terrificprison was built in Kasematy. The heaviest prison in theAustrian-Hungarian empire wascalled „dungeon of nations“. This prison was closed as late as 1961.Nowadays, you can find a museum there. Many famous festivals such as Ignis Brunensis,Summer Shakespeare festival and iron fencing exhibitions take place there.

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Hrad Špilberk

Špilberk 1

662 24 Brno

Telefon: +420 542 123 618

Web: www.spilberk.cz
E-mail: muzeum.brno@spilberk.cz

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