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Castles In The Czech Republic
This is a list of castles and chateaux in the Czech Republic, organized by regions. Central Bohemia (S) Hradec Králové (H) Karlovy Vary (K) Liberec (L) Moravia-Silesia (T) Olomouc (M) Pardubice (E) Plzeň (P) Prague (A) South Bohemia (C) South Moravia (B) Ústí nad Labem (U) Vysočina (J) Zlín (Z) See also * List of castles in Europe * List of castles External links Czech Republic - Manors, Castles, Historical TownsHrady.cz {{Châteaux Czech Republic Castles A castle is a type of fortified structure built during the Middle Ages predominantly by the nobility or royalty and by military orders. Scholars debate the scope of the word ''castle'', but usually consider it to be the private fortified ...
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Czech Republic
The Czech Republic, or simply Czechia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Historically known as Bohemia, it is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the southeast. The Czech Republic has a hilly landscape that covers an area of with a mostly temperate continental and oceanic climate. The capital and largest city is Prague; other major cities and urban areas include Brno, Ostrava, Plzeň and Liberec. The Duchy of Bohemia was founded in the late 9th century under Great Moravia. It was formally recognized as an Imperial State of the Holy Roman Empire in 1002 and became a kingdom in 1198. Following the Battle of Mohács in 1526, the whole Crown of Bohemia was gradually integrated into the Habsburg monarchy. The Protestant Bohemian Revolt led to the Thirty Years' War. After the Battle of White Mountain, the Habsburgs consolidated their rule. With the dissolution of the Holy Empire in 1806, the Cro ...
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Regions Of The Czech Republic
Regions of the Czech Republic ( cs, kraj, plural: ''kraje'') are higher-level territorial self-governing units of the Czech Republic. Every region is governed by a regional council, headed by a governor (''hejtman''). Elections to regional councils take place every four years. According to the Act no. 129/2000 Coll. ("Law on Regions"), which implements Chapter VII of the Czech Constitution, the Czech Republic is divided into thirteen regions and one capital city with regional status as of 1 January 2000. History The first ''kraje'' were created in the Kingdom of Bohemia during the reign of Charles IV in the 14th century and they lasted till 1862/68. ''Kraje'' were reintroduced in 1949 in Czechoslovakia and still exist today (except for the early 1990s) in its successor states despite many rearrangements. Competences Rights and obligations of the regions include: *Establishment of secondary schools; *Responsibility for hospitals and social facilities; *Construction and repai ...
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List Of Castles In Europe
Below are lists of castles in Europe, organized by country: Sovereign states *List of castles in Albania * List of castles in Andorra *List of castles in Armenia *List of castles in Austria * List of castles and fortresses in Azerbaijan * List of castles in Belarus *List of castles in Belgium *List of castles in Bosnia and Herzegovina *List of castles in Bulgaria *List of castles in Croatia *List of castles in Cyprus *List of castles in Czech Republic * List of castles and palaces in Denmark *List of castles in Estonia * List of castles in Finland *List of castles in France * List of castles in Georgia *List of castles in Germany * List of castles in Greece * List of castles in Hungary * List of castles in Iceland *List of castles in the Republic of Ireland *List of castles in Italy *List of castles in Latvia *List of castles in Liechtenstein *List of castles in Lithuania *List of castles in Luxembourg * List of castles in Malta * List of castles in Moldova *List of castles ...
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List Of Castles
__NOTOC__ This is a list of castles from around the world. By country Africa * Castles in Ghana * Castles in South Africa Americas * Castles in Brazil * Castles in Canada * Castles in Mexico * Castles in the United States Asia * Castles in China * Castles in India * Castles in Iran * Castles in Japan * Castles in Lebanon * Castles in Pakistan * Castles in Saudi Arabia * Castles in Sri Lanka * Castles in Syria Europe * Castles in Albania * Castles in Armenia * Castles in Austria * Castles in Azerbaijan * Castles in Belarus * Castles in Belgium * Castles in Bosnia and Herzegovina * Castles in Bulgaria * Castles in Croatia * Castles in Cyprus * Castles in the Czech Republic * Castles in Denmark * Castles in Estonia * Castles in Finland * Castles in France * Castles in Germany * Castles in Greece * Castles in Hungary * Castles in Ireland * Castles in Italy * Castles in Latvia * Castles in Liechtenstein * Castles in Lithuania * Castles in Luxemb ...
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Lists Of Castles In Europe
Below are lists of castles in Europe, organized by country: Sovereign states *List of castles in Albania *List of castles in Andorra *List of castles in Armenia *List of castles in Austria *List of castles and fortresses in Azerbaijan *List of castles in Belarus *List of castles in Belgium *List of castles in Bosnia and Herzegovina *List of castles in Bulgaria *List of castles in Croatia *List of castles in Cyprus *List of castles in Czech Republic *List of castles and palaces in Denmark *List of castles in Estonia *List of castles in Finland *List of castles in France *List of castles in Georgia *List of castles in Germany *List of castles in Greece *List of castles in Hungary *List of castles in Iceland *List of castles in the Republic of Ireland *List of castles in Italy *List of castles in Latvia *List of castles in Liechtenstein *List of castles in Lithuania *List of castles in Luxembourg *List of castles in Malta *List of castles in Moldova *List of castles in Monaco ...
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Lists Of Castles In The Czech Republic
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