Filip Sternberg, owner of Český Šternberk Castle in the Benešov region, passed away in Vienna on Saturday at the age of 69 following a serious illness. The news of his death was announced on Sunday by Zuzana Míková, the castellan of Český Šternberk. Sternberg was a descendant of the prominent Sternberg family, known for their historical significance in the region. He was a key figure in the preservation and maintenance of Český Šternberk Castle, a landmark in the Czech Republic. His passing marks the end of an era for the family and the castle they have long been associated with. Further details regarding funeral arrangements have not yet been released. The loss is deeply felt by those who knew him and by admirers of Český Šternberk.