Article Jan's Castle
A hunting lodge as an imitation of the ruins of a medieval castle
About two kilometers east-northeast of the Lednice castle, in a strategic location surrounded by the Stará Dyje river on three sides, there is an imitation of the ruins of a medieval castle. The building is open to the public from April to the end of October.
Man-made castle ruins
Janův hrad, also called Janohrad, was built from sandstone blocks between 1801 and 1808. Although it was built as a ruin, it was designed as a habitable building. In addition to the gamekeeper's dwelling, it also served as a hunting lodge, where the estate gathered before hunting. After the hunts, rich feasts were held in the local halls,
Castle towers
The castle consists of four different corner towers connected by perimeter walls imitating a rampart. On one side of the courtyard is the castle's own building with representative rooms for banquets and smaller lounges.
Accessible interior
During the season, the castle interior is accessible, entrance is charged. Hunting festivities took place in the main, so-called Knight's Hall. There is a nice view of the surroundings on the third floor of the south tower.
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