Steken - South Bohemia, Czech Republic
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ToRo61
N 49° 16.055 E 014° 00.189
33U E 427479 N 5457680
Quick Description: Steken Chateau.
Location: Jihočeský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 4/5/2015 12:50:13 PM
Waymark Code: WMNMR6
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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Long Description:
The village Šteken is situated about 8 km east of the town Strakonice on the left bank of the Otava river, 388 m a.s.l.

The village was first mentioned in 1318 - it was a property of Bašek of Šteken. The owners often changed. The last possessor was the Windischgrätz family from 1781 till the 20th of the 20th century.

The place of interest is the large park with the Baroque mansion. The mansion was built between 1664 - 1665.

The chateau serves as medical facility, it is close to public.
Accessibility: No access- Private

Condition: Partly ruined

Admission Charge?: no

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