Děčín Castle Czech Republic
Děčín Castle Czech Republic - See the beautiful city Decin. Děčín from above. Děčín in Czech republic - Lookout Tower Shepherd's wall and climing - Děčín Castle. Perched atop its cliff where the Ploučnice meets the Elbe, Děčín
Castle is one of the oldest and largest landmarks in northern
Bohemia. In the past several hundred years it has served as a point of control for the Bohemian princes, a military fortress, and noble estate. The castle enjoyed its golden age under the Thun-Hohensteins (1628–1932). At that time, its walls welcomed a
parade of famous guests including, for example, Fryderyk Chopin, who
composed his Děčín Waltz here. For much of the twentieth century, the castle served as an army barracks. Thanks to the extensive
renovation efforts of its current owner, the City of Děčín, the castle has returned to its
former beauty. Visitors can linger in the chambers of its former lords, enjoy wonderful views of the town, and succumb to the uncommon magic of the Rose Garden. www.zamekdecin.cz
