Holštejn


Holštejn is a municipality and village in Blansko District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants.
WWW holstejn.eu

Geography

Holštejn is located about northeast of Blansko and northeast of Brno. It lies in the Drahany Highlands. The highest point is at above sea level. The stream Bílá voda flows through the municipality. The southwestern part of the municipality lies within the Moravian Karst Protected Landscape Area.

History

The first written mention of Holštejn is from 1349, when Vok I of Holštejn was mentioned. It was a castle and a market town. In 1550, Holštejn was described as abandoned and only one mill survived. In 1791, the village of Holštejn was established again.

Transport

There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights

The main cultural landmark of Holštejn is the ruin of the Holštejn Castle. The castle was built in the early Gothic style, in 1278 at the latest. During the 15th century, it became uninhabited and in 1531, it was described as abandoned.

Notable people