Atop a hill in a small town North of Prague, where the Labe and Vltava rivers meet, the Mělník Castle (Czech: Zamek Mělník) stands out brilliantly against a bright blue sky. Leaves fall away, clouds drift by, and yet the Castle stands still, seemingly unchanged with time, even as everything around it changes. However, despite its unfaltering appearance, Mělník castle, much like the landscape that surrounds it, has undergone several changes over time.
Mělník castle, which was originally built entirely of wood, was built in the 9th century. Throughout the many years that followed, it underwent various changes, not only in the building materials used, but also in the architectural style of the castle. It was first rebuilt in stone in the Romanesque style. Later, it was rebuilt in the Gothic Style. It was not until the 16th century that the castle was rebuilt once more, this time in a Baroque style, which is the style which remains to this day.
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