Sights > Castles > hrad Budyně nad Ohří
6.2.2010 Wilzing / Number of presentasion: 302
, Budyně nad Ohří
GPS: 50° 24' 17" N 14° 07' 26" E
50.4047007944444 50.4047007944444
Tel.: +420 416 862 395 / E-mail
Originally a Gothic water castle from late 13th century remodeled in the Renaissance style a further adapted in the Romantic style at the beginning of the 20th century. Late Gothic a Renaissance interiors, remarkable wall paintings from the 16th century (the Golden Hall). A museum of natural history, an alchemist’s workshop. A uniquely preserved part of peripheral battlements. Also featured is the so-called “Budyně Dragon” (in fact, a crocodile) brought by Jan Zajíc of Haasenburg from his travels in 1518th.