Now we'll talk about castle Zvikov located in Southern Czech.Construction of Zvikov begun in cca 1234 during rule of Wenceslav I. whose often enjoyed stay there.During the rule of Premysl Otakar II (1250-1278) construction continued and the inner area,including royal palace and surrounding fortifications was builded.Zvikov experienced glories days during the rule of Charles VI-he thoroughly renovated the castle and until Karlstejn was completed,Zvikov served us a sanctuary for the Crown jewels.Later on Zvikov eminent as a royal castle diminished and Zvikov changed hands frequently-most often between two prominent families Rozmberk and Svamberk.

During the Husite wars Zvikov was beseiged by the Taborites,but it wasn't conquered.Same thing happened during Thirty Years War-Zvikov was able to resist aggressors until 1622 when outnumbered Zvikov defenders surrendered to imperial troops.

Eggenbergs family obtained castle in 1623 and when the family line died,Zvikov was passed on the Schwanzerberg family in 1719.This family holded Zvikov till 20th century.

OK it's a short story about the castle history-very short indeed

GPS:   Loc: 49°26'21.02"N,14°11'31.28"E