The castle was founded by the Bavor I of Strakonice between 1220 - 1225.
In 1243 bigger part of the castle was given to the Order of Johanits in which possession the whole castle was since 1402.
At the turn of the 15th and 16th century Baroque style renovations were performed with an extension of a chateau.
In the Gothic part of the castle there is a "Court of Paradise" contiguous to the church with rare frescoes in cloisters. Also in the chapter hall there is situated an otiginal fresco decoration.
The castle is dominated by a Ghotic tower called Rumpál.