Chapter I · Castle Chronicle
860 years behind the castle walls
From the 12th-century stone foundations, through the Nothaft family, to the castle that today once again comes alive with feasts, wine, and stories.
- 1166The Foundations are LaidThe Nothaft family establishes one of the oldest stone castles in Bohemia – a moated castle with a drawbridge over a deep gorge.
- GotikaThe Castle Takes ShapeGothic and later Renaissance reconstructions give it a unique appearance.
- XVI.Heart of the EstateIn the 16th century, the castle becomes the center of the estate and an administrative hub.
- 1618The Thirty Years’ WarThe castle suffers heavy damage, but never fully falls.
- XX.Years of DeclineAfter private owners, a quiet century of decline follows.
- 1999A New ChapterNew owners embark on a demanding reconstruction.
- 2020Patria NostraAward for Skalná for the castle’s restoration in the Karlovy Vary Region.
- DnesA Castle That LivesA banquet hall, wine bar, nights in the chambers, and events throughout the year.
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