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An extent ruin of a Gothic castle founded by the Drslavic family in the late 13th century. In the 16th century rebuilt and enlarged by Vilém of Pernštejn, in the 17th century deserted.
In the 18th century adjusted by Count Harbuval de Chamaré – the Chapel of the Holy Stairs was built in, the Way of the Cross and the Chapel of St. Jan Nepomucký. Jan Ludwig Harbuval de Chamaré was famous as a searcher of legendary treasures. He inspired A.Jirásek to his book “Poklad” (Treasure).
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