This castle was first initiated under the direction of Charles IV during the years 1348 - 1357.
It was originally designed to serve as a place for rest and relaxation but also was host to other activities including crowning ceremonies.
Today´s appearance is the result of extensive restoration which took place at the end of the nineteenth century, at which time the former renaissance style was done away with, including the additions underkarten prior to the sixteenth century.

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