Rožmberk Castle
| Rožmberk | |
|---|---|
| Český Krumlov, South Bohemia | |
Rožmberk Castle | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Castle |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 48°39′25″N 14°22′10″E / 48.65694°N 14.36944°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 13th century |
Rožmberk (German: Rosenberg) is a castle situated in South Bohemia near Rožmberk nad Vltavou in the Czech Republic. Considered one of the oldest castles in Bohemia, it stands on a promontory carved out on three sides by the river Vltava. It was first mentioned in 1253 in a document signed by Vok "von Rosenberg". It is regarded as the cradle of the House of Rožmberk, also known as the "Lords of the Rose", a historical Czech aristocratic family.