historical and cultural jewels historical and cultural jewels
historical and cultural jewels historical and cultural jewels
historical and cultural jewels historical and cultural jewels
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JESENÍKY MOUNTAINS<br />
CASTLES AND RUINS<br />
OF CASTLES<br />
19<br />
SOVINEC<br />
15 km south of Rýmařov<br />
The first mention of the majestic castle, sitting on a large rock promontory in the village of the same<br />
name, dates back to 1318. The castle was founded by lords of Sovinec, who belonged to the distinguished<br />
Moravian dynasty. It ranked among the defensive castles which guarded the road from the<br />
town of Olomouc to Silesia. During the occupation, French prisoners were kept here <strong>and</strong> their wall<br />
paintings have been preserved. As to adaptations from the 19th century, the building of the late-empire<br />
St. Augustine Church, where masses take place the last Sunday of each month, is of <strong>historical</strong><br />
value. The castle is a scene of fencing contests, various <strong>cultural</strong> events acquainted with the history of<br />
castle <strong>and</strong> with period customs.<br />
+420 554 295 113, www.sovinec.cz<br />
100 m Sovinec, 11 km Újezd u Uničova, 100 m Sovinec<br />
V – IX (except MON) 9:00 – 17:00, IV <strong>and</strong> X (SAT, SUN) 9:00 – 17:00
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