Český Krumlov Castle
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Český Krumlov Castle is located in the city Český Krumlov
. It dates back to 1240 when the first castle was built by the Witigonen family, the main branch of the powerful Rosenberg
family. By the 17th century the Rosenbergs had died out and the dominion of Krumau was given to Hans Ulrich von Eggenberg
by Emperor Ferdinad II
and Eggenberg was named Duke of Krumau. After the death of Hans Ulrich's son, Johann Anton I von Eggenberg, the castle was administrated for the period between 1649 and 1664 by his widow Anna Maria
. One of her two sons, Johann Christian I von Eggenberg, was responsible for the Baroque
renovations and expansions to the castle including the castle theatre now called the Eggenberg Theatre. When the male line of the Eggenberg
s died out in 1717 the castle and duchy passed into the possession of the Schwarzenbergs
. The entire area was declared a national monument in 1989 and in 1992 it was added to the UNESCO
World Heritage List.
Český Krumlov
Český Krumlov is a small city in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, best known for the fine architecture and art of the historic old town and Český Krumlov Castle...
. It dates back to 1240 when the first castle was built by the Witigonen family, the main branch of the powerful Rosenberg
House of Rosenberg
The Rosenberg family was the most significant and influential Bohemian noble family playing important role in Czech medieval history from 13th century till 1611...
family. By the 17th century the Rosenbergs had died out and the dominion of Krumau was given to Hans Ulrich von Eggenberg
Hans Ulrich von Eggenberg
Hans Ulrich von Eggenberg was an Austrian statesman, a son of Seyfried von Eggenberg and great-grandson of Balthasar Eggenberger of the House of Eggenberg.- Biography :...
by Emperor Ferdinad II
Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor
Ferdinand II , a member of the House of Habsburg, was Holy Roman Emperor , King of Bohemia , and King of Hungary . His rule coincided with the Thirty Years' War.- Life :...
and Eggenberg was named Duke of Krumau. After the death of Hans Ulrich's son, Johann Anton I von Eggenberg, the castle was administrated for the period between 1649 and 1664 by his widow Anna Maria
Anna Maria von Eggenberg, née Brandenburg-Bayreuth
Anna Maria Princess of Eggenberg, née Brandenburg-Bayreuth was a Margravine of Brandenburg-Bayreuth and, by marriage Johann Anton I von Eggenberg, a Fürstin of Eggenberg.- Life :...
. One of her two sons, Johann Christian I von Eggenberg, was responsible for the Baroque
Baroque architecture
Baroque architecture is a term used to describe the building style of the Baroque era, begun in late sixteenth century Italy, that took the Roman vocabulary of Renaissance architecture and used it in a new rhetorical and theatrical fashion, often to express the triumph of the Catholic Church and...
renovations and expansions to the castle including the castle theatre now called the Eggenberg Theatre. When the male line of the Eggenberg
House of Eggenberg
Eggenberg is the name of an Austrian noble family from Styria whose last male heir died in 1717 bringing an end to the House of Eggenberg.- History :The origin of the Austrian noble house of Eggenberg is shrouded in darkness...
s died out in 1717 the castle and duchy passed into the possession of the Schwarzenbergs
House of Schwarzenberg
-History:The family was first mentioned in 1172. A branch of the Seinsheim family was created when Erkinger I of Seinsheim acquired the Franconian barony of Schwarzenberg, the castle Schwarzenberg and the title Baron of Schwarzenberg, in 1405–21. At this time, they also possessed some fiefdoms in...
. The entire area was declared a national monument in 1989 and in 1992 it was added to the UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
World Heritage List.