A Little History
Six words or six centuries — the story first.
Archduke Ferdinand II of Tyrol designed the star-shaped Hvězda summer palace himself in 1555, set in a royal deer park. The fateful Battle of White Mountain was fought at its edge in 1620.
Why It's Romantic
The atmosphere you're proposing into.
Three grand avenues of oaks converge on the white six-pointed palace — a piece of pure Renaissance geometry standing alone in deep woodland. Almost no tourist has ever heard of it.
Quick Facts
- Best time: Late afternoon
- Privacy: Very high
- Crowds: Local walkers only
- Good to know: Palace interior open seasonally; park free