Czech Heritage Castles and Ruins
This collection features the defensive fortifications and archaeological sites of the Bohemian Paradise region. It includes iconic rock castles like Trosky and Drábské světničky, carved into sandstone formations during the 13th and 14th centuries. The list also covers Renaissance chateaus, Empire-style religious architecture in Kněžmost, and prehistoric Celtic hillforts, representing various eras of regional history from medieval strongholds to 20th-century memorials.
A Trosky Castle
Trosky Castle is a castle ruin in the municipality of Troskovice in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic.
B Drábské světničky
Drábské světničky is a ruin of a 13th-century rock castle in the Czech Republic.
C hrad Valečov
Ruin of a 14th-century rock castle carved into sandstone blocks near Boseň. It features unique rock-cut rooms and defensive fortifications.
D Vranov
Also known as Pantheon, this is the largest rock castle in Bohemia. Built in the 15th century, it was later transformed into a romantic memorial complex.
E Valdštejn Castle
Valdštejn Castle is an early Gothic fortress near Turnov, in the Czech Republic.
F Hrubý Rohozec Chateau
Hrubý Rohozec is a castle in Turnov, Czech Republic. The original structure was connected to a polygonal tower by a defensive wall.
G zámek Hrubá Skála
A Renaissance chateau built on sandstone cliffs. Originally a 14th-century Gothic castle, it was later reconstructed and served as a residence for the Wallenstein family.
H sv. František Serafínský
An Empire-style church in Kněžmost built between 1838 and 1843. It is a significant example of block-style sacral architecture in the region.
Padlým I. a II. světové války
A memorial statue dedicated to the local victims of the First and Second World Wars.
Pařez
Ruins of a late 14th-century rock castle in the Prachov Rocks, featuring rooms carved directly into the sandstone.
Kavčiny
Remains of a small 14th-century rock castle that likely served as a forward fortification for the nearby Valdštejn Castle.
L Píčův statek
Ruins of a former farmstead located in the Příhrazy Rocks, situated near the Klamorna rock castle.
M Kozlov (Chlum)
Remains of a medieval rock castle built on two sandstone blocks near the village of Olešnice.
N Drábovna
Archaeological site and remains of a small medieval rock castle located on a sandstone plateau near Malá Skála.
Keltské hradiště Semín
Archaeological site of a prehistoric Celtic hillfort, providing evidence of early iron age settlement in the region.
Poráň
Archaeological site of a prehistoric hillfort and settlement, showcasing the ancient history of the Bohemian Paradise area.
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