Pernstein Castle
Nedvě dice 16, 592 62 Nedvě dice, Czech Republic 36m C
Description:
Pernstein Castle is one of the most Gothic castles in the Czech Republic. It was here in 1922 that the great film Nosferatu – the Ghost of the Night was filmed.
The castle was built in the thirteenth century by representatives of the Pernstein family. After a couple of centuries, the family said goodbye to the castle, which subsequently changed its owners many times. Each new owner of the castle sought to bring something of his own to the architecture of the castle, so today, in addition to Gothic, in its features, Baroque, Rococo and Renaissance styles are guessed. Another interesting point - in the Middle Ages, the castle was surrounded by a moat, which has not survived to this day.
Today Pernstein Castle is very popular among tourists. For visits, the Knights Hall, an entrance hall with mosaics, a library, a kitchen and a torture chamber are open.