The majestic stone mansion has stood on a rocky promontory above the Sázava River for almost 780 years. Within its walls there have been 20 generations of the Sternberg family. During the tour, visitors will learn about the stories of the last owners and their way of life. The southern bastion of the castle, called the "hunger room", which was part of an elaborate fortification system, is also accessible.
The castle was built in the first half of the 14th century by Henry of Lipá and named Pirkštejn in 1366 in memory of the original family seat of the Lords of Lipá and Dubá. Today the interiors of the castle are inaccessible to visitors.
In the museum there is a rare exposition of stoneware from Tyniec. There is a lookout tower in the prismatic Gothic tower, which is the summer residence of the protected big bat.
The early Gothic castle from the middle of the 13th century stands on a steep rock promontory, bordered by the right bank of the Sázava River and the Olešený Brook. Probably a wooden fortress stood here earlier to protect the Sázava merchant trail, which was connected to Haberská. The original castle with its tower, eastern palace and parkings, was gradually added to in the course of centuries in late Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque style - up to its present form.