FORTIFIED MANOR HOUSES IN POSÁZAVÍ

Discover the fortified manor houses of Posázaví, smaller defensive residences linked to local nobility and the development of settlements. Some survive as buildings, others as earthworks or later reconstructions. Choose a place and uncover its story.

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Mrač

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Mrač

The village of Mrač was first mentioned in 1318 in connection with records concerning a local nobleman Zdislav of Mrač. His seat was probably located in an older fortress from which only a fortification located maybe only 100 metres from the currently preserved newer fortress remained. The fortress was located on a low hill with a round top which used to have a log building on its top. There are records concerning noblemen brothers from Mrač: Oldřich, Vilém, and Ješata from 1356.

Jemniště

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At the beginning of the 15th century, the fortress was owned by Mikuláš (Mikeš) Divůček (Divoký, which means “Wild”) of Jemniště and Cimburk. He entered the services of King Václav IV. and at his court he also met Jan Hus. He belonged to his closest friend and in 1414 he warned him against the trip to Constance.

Mark's Court

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Pražská Poříčí nad Sázavou

Fortress Křečovice

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Křečovice

The rectangular two-storey building, in its present form after the Baroque reconstruction, was mentioned as early as 1373.