CORNSTEJN - Touristic information

Description
OwnerKrajský úřad Jihomoravského kraje / Jihomoravské muzeum ve Znojmě
Prevalent styleGothic
Short descriptionExtensive ruins of a keep. The keep was founded in the first half of the 14th century by Lichtenburk's clan. Rebuilt and extended in the 14th and 15th century. Conquested after one-year beleaguerment by Jiří from Poděbrady armies in 1463. Repairs and another rebuilding of the slightly damaged keep. Added to Bítov manor in 1576, quickly wasting away then and finally turned into ruins. In relic reconstruction nowadays.
ExpositionsKeep district with two palaces with cellars, preserved parts of bulky fortifications, gates and fortified ward with bastions.
Present conditionRuin
Open for publicWith a guide
Touristic information
Entrance feeFull entrance fee: 40 CZK
Half entrance fee: 20 CZK
Sightseeing tourSightseeing tour Č, N. Duration cca 45 mins., max. 25 persons.
Locations
GPS coordinatesX: 35-52-545
Y: 54-22-705
GPS string5222ZR
CountryMoravia (Morava)
RegionJihomoravský kraj
DistrictZnojmo
Citypoblíž Bítovské zátoky na Vranovské přehradě
Locations6 kms North-west from Vranov. The keep is located on a protracted mountain chine above a river hookcreated by river Dyje and Vranovská reservoir.
Contact
CityZnojmo
StreetPřemyslovců 6
ZIP code669 45
Phone+420 515224326, 515224961 (muz.), 604 891875 (hrad)
Fax number+420 515225210 (muzeum)
E-mailznojmuz@znojmuz.cz
WWWwww.znojmuz.cz/objekty/mocorn.htm
Access and localities
Parking2 km
Bus0.1 km
Automapa SHOCART
SHOCART 1:100 000 (turistický), strana č. 159 a
SHOCART 1:150 000, strana č. 88 a
SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 43 d
Cyklo-turistická mapa SHOCART
SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 46 b
Turistická mapa SHOCART
SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 46 b
SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 46 b
SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 46 b
Services
ServicesWC baggage room cycle room picture taking allowed filming allowed souvenires shop offers social happenings sightseeing tours booking
Barrierless accessBarrierless access
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