Little Castle "Ptačí Hrádek"
Location :
The unfinished monument of the little castle of Ptačí hrádek is
located to the north not far of the State castle of Český
Krumlov.
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Architectural and Historical Development
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It is an unfinished monument built in commemoration of the victory
of the united army of Russia, Austria and Prussia over Napoleon
Bonaparte in the battle of Leipzig in 1813. These armies were
commanded by the brother of duke of Český Krumlov Karel I. Filip
zu Schwarzenberg. The design of this monument was made by the
builder Jan Sallaba who also designed the observation tower on the
top of the Kleť hill. The whole construction was stopped for lack
of money and it was only roofed over.
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