Hluboká Castle (Státní zámek Hluboká nad Vltavou) is a Romantic Neo-Gothic (Windsor / Tudor style) castle in Hluboká nad Vltavou, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic, and a filming location for Shanghai Knights (2003) and Underworld: Blood Wars (2016). Built in 1841-1871 (Romantic neo-Gothic reconstruction), it was designed by Franz Beer and Damasius (F.) Deworetzky. It is owned by Czech state.
Location: Hluboká nad Vltavou, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic
Verified facts
- Located in Hluboká nad Vltavou, South Bohemian Region
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11558, SRC-2386 - Appeared in Shanghai Knights (movie, 2003)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11558, SRC-2386 - Appeared in Underworld: Blood Wars (movie, 2016)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11558, SRC-2386 - Built 1841–1871 (Romantic neo–Gothic reconstruction)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11558, SRC-12515, SRC-13193 - Historic designation: National Cultural Monument of the Czech Republic
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11558, SRC-12281, SRC-12514 - Historic designation: National Cultural Monument of the Czech Republic
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11558, SRC-13108, SRC-13193 - Architectural style: Romantic Neo-Gothic (Windsor / Tudor style)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11558, SRC-12515, SRC-13193 - Architectural style: Romantic Neo-Gothic (Windsor / Tudor-Gothic Revival)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-11558, SRC-12281, SRC-12515, SRC-12893 - Designed by Franz Beer and Damasius (F.) Deworetzky
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-11558, SRC-12515, SRC-14208, SRC-12893 - Owned by Czech state (1947–present)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-11558, SRC-12281, SRC-14209, SRC-14519 - Built in 1871
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-11558, SRC-12281, SRC-12515, SRC-12893
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11558 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hlubok%C3%A1_Castle (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12281 — https://www.ancient-history-sites.com/sites/hluboka-castle/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12514 — Europe's Castles – Hluboká Castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12515 — State Chateau Hluboká nad Vltavou – official site (History) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12893 — The Vintage News — Hluboká, the most romantic castle in Bohemia (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13108 — https://www.theworldcastle.com/2025/02/Hluboka-Castle-A-Neo-Gothic-Fairytale-in-the-Heart- (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13193 — SpottingHistory — Hluboká Castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14208 — Conservatory Heritage Society — Hluboká nad Vltavou Conservatory (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14209 — Národní památkový ústav (National Heritage Institute, Czech state authority) — List of heritage site (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14519 — Hluboká nad Vltavou — official state chateau website (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-2386 — Expats.cz — Czech castles you can see in films (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Shanghai Knights filmed?
Hluboká Castle (Státní zámek Hluboká nad Vltavou), in Hluboká nad Vltavou, South Bohemian Region, is a real-world filming location used for Shanghai Knights. This property has also appeared on screen in Underworld: Blood Wars.
Where was Underworld: Blood Wars filmed?
Hluboká Castle (Státní zámek Hluboká nad Vltavou), in Hluboká nad Vltavou, South Bohemian Region, is a real-world filming location used for Underworld: Blood Wars. This property has also appeared on screen in Shanghai Knights.
Who designed Hluboká Castle (Státní zámek Hluboká nad Vltavou)?
Hluboká Castle (Státní zámek Hluboká nad Vltavou) was designed by Franz Beer and Damasius (F.) Deworetzky.
Where is Hluboká Castle (Státní zámek Hluboká nad Vltavou) located?
Hluboká Castle (Státní zámek Hluboká nad Vltavou) is located in Hluboká nad Vltavou, South Bohemian Region.