Dear Steemit friends and followers,
Welcome to my Travel Tip series where I promote some of the most beautiful places, interesting landmarks and impressive architectural sites of my homeland, the Czech Republic.
Today, I would like to show you another impressive Czech castle, the Castle of Helfstyn.
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Located some 15 km (9 mi) east of the town of Prerov in the Central Moravian Region of the country, the Helfstyn Castle is a large Gothic castle built in the early 14th century.
The whole castle complex is, with its huge size of 187 m (614 ft) long and 152 m (499 ft) wide, one of the largest castles in the country.
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Perched on a forest-covered hill above the Becva River, the Helfstyn Castle has five gates and four courtyards.
Just like most other Czech castles, Helfstyn is also open to public.
A popular tourist attraction of the region, the castle hosts numerous festive events at its grounds, including theatrical performances, medieval balls, sword shows but most notably – an annual gathering of artistic blacksmiths known as Hefaiston.
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Held each August since 1982, Hefaiston attracts artistic blacksmiths from all over the world, ranking among the world´s most important events of its kind. Visitors of the festival can watch the mastership of renowned blacksmiths and even buy their products.
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Beautiful Castle in beautiful country...This castle is very big and old too...I am sure you had great time enjoying it...If I get chance I would love to visit such a beautiful country and place @czechglobalhost
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Thank you for stopping by and providing a positive feedback. This is actually the place where I come fairly often since it is close to my house... We go cycling very frequently in the forest around the castle. Tomas
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Beautiful places and amazing pics, that castle looks like it dates very back in the past, I didn’t knew czech republic is sooo amazing and prague looks like the city from the stories and books.soo beautiful and peaceful.want to travel there one day.thanks for sharing.
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I do appreciate your great feedback. It really is a beautiful and diverse country. Hope you will be able to visit one day. Have a good one. Tomas
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Sword show.. That sounds fantastic.. Every place in Czech Republic is like a tressure..
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Wow, I guess it is! Thank you for your comment. Tomas
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Beautiful Castle and looks very old with very unique architecture and style..Yes it is very big and beautiful castle of Czech Republic ...Thanks fir sharing beautiful pictures of your visit @czechglobalhost
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the republic of czech is indeed amazing, hopefully one day I can come to the place .. different from our place .. who have the natural scenery without damaging the ecosystem of the environment ... hopefully we can cooperate in building tourist attractions
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wow...what a beautiful post and nice travel @czechglobalhosts . i like your post to much. thanks for sharing post
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wow, architectural fantasies with dreaming towers, lofty spires and high walls.
such an amazing place
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Very good
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looks like heaven.....
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Nice post sir
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good post,continued success.
and thanks for your travel tip.
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Beautiful travel trip in Czech Republic. Great photo shoot of Helfstyn Castle, one of the largest and most beautiful castles of the Czech Republic. Thanks for your activities. Thanks For good post @czechglobalhosts
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Currently undergoing a large-scale renovation. A permanent exhibition of fine metalwork, with new artifacts from the international meeting of metal artists “Hefaiston” added annually.
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Imaginative picture drawn
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@czechglobalhosts Such a great article & nice photography ,Enjoying with bee in pub.
I love your travel every time.
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Beautiful castle scenery of beautiful results. photo the natural beauty that has brought you to get a beautiful dream every night.You are a very lucky person, because you have seen what I can not see in my life.I have never seen this scene it's amazing. Thank you guys for sharing, I hope someday to visit such a beautiful place even if it is not possible for me.
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Outstanding travel trip in Czech Republic. Amazing photo shoot of Helfstyn Castle, one of the largest and most beautiful castles of the Czech Republic. Helfstyn has a rich history. Great job and respect your activities. Thanks a lot.... @czechglobalhosts
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the great travel tip and most beutiful history@czechglobalhosts
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Nice building
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nice post
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The Castle is very sweet, I like the old building very much. I can't come to that place but I can enjoy the beauty of this beautiful building Courtesy of you. Thank you very much.
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just awesome.i wish i would go there.
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Great site, I would have seen before and I would have visited it, well it will be on my next trip to Czech Republic ..
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That was a fantastic feature. By read the feature I feel journey to Chech Republic and get the Castle. Thank You...
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I think its time to earn and gather money for visiting Czech Republic. your description makes it easier to imagine the beauty of the country. Thank you.
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beautiful view dear friend
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That's great information. I've never been there, I'm putting it on my list of places to visit when I back in Czech. The festival sounds quite interesting, probably a good event to take some nice photos for your photo challenges :)
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The Helfštýn Castle is located just about 35 km from Olomouc. Its location on a hill in a wooded landscape recalls a medieval seat hidden from civilization. It is one of the largest castles in Central Europe. The castle was gradually improved and fortified and was never conquered. Since the 19th century, the castle has been presented as a tourist and historically significant building. Today the castle serves as a cultural center of the region and a well-known international gathering place of blacksmiths called “Hefaiston” with a permanent exhibition. In order to turn Helfštýn castle into a world-renowned center of blacksmith's craft, much restoration work is going on there. Wide surroundings can be seen from a lookout terrace on the third courtyard. Cultural and social events are held on the castle grounds throughout the whole season
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It looks like you stole another picture in an attempt to get upvotes, so instead, you will get downvotes. The text was stolen from:
http://tourism.olomouc.eu/sights/olomouc-region/detail=239/en
The image is a well known image of Helfštýn Castle and can be found all over google images. Please stop stealing other people's content.
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