Castle Žerotín

Žerotín, Czechia, Czech Republic (Czechia)

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Castle Žerotín is a historic castle ruin located in the village of Žerotín in the Czech Republic.

Built in the first half of the 13th century by the noble family of Žerotín, it is considered one of the oldest aristocratic castles in Bohemia and originally served as a fortified residence overlooking an important trade route. The castle changed hands among several noble families over the centuries and was rebuilt and inhabited well into the 16th century.

During the Thirty Years' War, it was burned by Swedish troops in 1639, after which it was abandoned and gradually fell into ruin. Today, only parts of the medieval masonry and palace structures remain, but the site is protected as a cultural monument and offers visitors a glimpse into the region’s medieval history. The ruins are valued for their historical significance and their connection to the noble family that gave the village its name.