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Orlik can be called without exaggeration one of the most beautiful castles in the Czech Republic. Agree, the title is worthy, considering that the castles in this country have almost ten points per square kilometer. And yet Orlik deserves it: located on a low graceful rock, which fearlessly crashed into the deep Vltava, it really looks like a scuffed and very picturesque eagle's nest. An amusing title, like many things in the Czech Republic, is explained by a romantic legend.

In the old days, when beautiful ladies did not even wear corsets, and beer was cooked exclusively in monasteries for monks, one robber lived in the Czech Republic. . He was nothing not a notable rascal, if not for his little son who was once taken to the top of his cliff by the eagle . The inconsolable father, who forgot his fishing, went on a quest, not hoping to see his son alive . But, climbing the cliff , he discovered the child alive and unharmed . Ending the legend of the fading the robber changed his way of life, or started to work with increased zeal to rebuild an impregnable house where the eagles could not reach. . We, for example, believe in the first . And the locality has since been called Orlik .

What to see

However this is all lyrics and tales, but there are in relation to Orlik and interesting real facts . For example, the word "nest" is applied to the castle not by chance: from the 19th century to this day he is considered the residence of the influential Czech family Schwarzenberg . His most brilliant representative is Charles I Schwarzenberg, more about the cat you want-you do not want it, but you'll find out from the museum collection of the castle . It displays honorary orders and awards of this nobleman who lived a bright and rich life .For example, the Order of the Golden Fleece, to which Charles I was awarded in 1809, acting as ambassador at the court of Tsar Alexander I . In addition, here you can see the Order of St. Stepan, ., one of the few surviving copies of the knight order Sv . @ Spirit, Russian order Sv . Yuri (received after the victory over Napoleon) and much more .

It is noteworthy that in addition to the Order for the victory over Bonaparte from the Russians, Karl also received a gift from the very low emperor silver chess. Despite participating in the battles with Napoleon, the French emperor was his friend.

Located on a low, graceful rock that fearlessly cut into the deep Vltava, Orlik Castle really looks like a swollen and very picturesque eagle's nest.

Orlik Castle

I must say, the unprepared tourist interiors of the aristocratic Orlik amaze. This is a knightly hall with traditional hunting trophies, and a room with a magnificent collection of weapons, and a family portrait gallery, and a luxurious library founded by the same Charles I, and the famous Teskov Hall, and even pardon, the family crypt in the park - all equally produces impression is noble

Coordinates

Address: Zámek Orlík, Orlík nad Vltavou. Phone: +420 362 841 101.

Opening Hours: April and October 9: 00-16: 00, May and September 9: 00-17: 00, June-August 9: 00-18: 00.

How to get there: From the Na Knížecí bus station in Prague to Orlik, there are buses running 85 km and about 1, 5 hours

Orlik Castle

Entrance to Orlik Castle

Armory room, Orlik Castle

Tea room, Orlik Castle

Lounge, Orlik Castle

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Reviews about Eagle (1)

Evaluation 10

Orlik is fine, but ... July 15, 2014

Oleg

was here in July 2014

The castle is wonderful, as well as the neighborhood, but I would like to warn travelers who want to explore the castle on their own and walk around the castle vicinities: TO GO ONLY ON YOUR MACHINE OR ORDER THE EXCURSION IN THE FIRM WITH THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE BUS. We had a nuisance at first simply not to reach the castle Orlik (we were traveling from Prague from the station to the books), and then, simply, simply, not to go back to Prague. The matter is that the bus through Orlikov namesti (it's transit ... Read the full review