Czech Republic Orlik Castle
Orlík Castle is a château 500 metres (1,600 ft) northeast of the village of Orlík nad Vltavou,[1] in the northern part of the District of Písek, in the South Bohemia Region of the Czech Republic. The original position of the chateâu, on a rock 60 metres (200 ft) above the Vltava valley, was altered by the creation of the Orlík reservoir in 1954–62, and the chateâu is now barely a few metres above the water level.
The meaning of the name Orlík stems from the word "young eagle" (Czech: Orel). It is often suggested that this castle would have resembled an eagle or nest perched upon the rocky outcrop above a turn in the river.
The meaning of the name Orlík stems from the word "young eagle" (Czech: Orel). It is often suggested that this castle would have resembled an eagle or nest perched upon the rocky outcrop above a turn in the river.
Photography Tips
Great place for photography
Travel Information
by car is the best. parking is avaliable
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Daytime in fall
Sunrise & Sunset
07:55 - 16:08
| current local time: 18:42
Photo Themes
Castle
Lake
Locations
Czechia
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