Náchod District

Castles and ruins in Náchod District

This collection features architectural landmarks across the Náchod region, ranging from the ornate Baroque hospital complex in Kuks to the Renaissance chateau in Nové Město nad Metují. The list highlights medieval ruins such as Vízmburk and the rock-cut remains of Střmen and Skály, nestled within the sandstone formations of the Adršpach-Teplice area. Visitors can explore a mix of well-preserved historical residences and evocative fortifications that illustrate the defensive and residential evolution of Eastern Bohemia.

Castles and Ruins — Map

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hospitál Kuks

Baroque complex featuring a hospital, the Church of the Holy Trinity, and a famous gallery of statues by Matthias Bernard Braun representing Virtues and Vices. It houses one of the oldest pharmacies in Central Europe.

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B

Ratibořice Chateau

Ratibořice Château is a chateau in Ratibořice village in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic.

Denis Trávniček / CC-BY-SA

C

Zámek Nové Město nad Metují

Originally a late Gothic and Renaissance castle, later updated with Art Nouveau and Art Deco interiors. The grounds feature a distinct wooden bridge designed by architect Dušan Jurkovič.

D

Maloskalická tvrz

A former Gothic fortress that was later rebuilt into a manor. It now serves as part of the Museum of Božena Němcová, documenting local history.

E

Zámek Stárkov

A small Baroque chateau built on the site of an earlier fortress, featuring a simple rectangular layout and situated in the center of the town.

F

zřícenina hradu Výrov

Remnants of a 15th-century Gothic castle located on a rocky promontory. Only small fragments of masonry and foundations of the original fortification remain visible.

G

Hrad Skály

Medieval castle ruins from the 14th century, partially carved into sandstone rocks. The site offers views of the surrounding rock labyrinth and the nearby Baroque chateau.

H

Hrad Rotenberk

Remnants of a 14th-century castle near Habřina. Today, the site consists mainly of earthworks, moats, and sparse masonry fragments.

I

Zřícenina Frymburk

Remains of a 14th-century Gothic castle. The site features a preserved cylindrical tower and parts of the original fortification walls.

J

Hrad Skály

Ruins of a medieval rock castle. The site includes chambers carved directly into the sandstone and foundations of former defensive structures.

K

Vízmburk

Ruins of a 13th-century Gothic castle. After being buried for centuries, it was excavated in the 1970s, revealing remarkably preserved lower masonry.

L

Zřícenina hradu Střmen

A former guard castle built on steep sandstone cliffs. Accessible via stairs and ladders, it provides a panoramic view of the Teplice Rock Town.

M

Raubeschloss

Minimal ruins of a medieval castle situated on a rocky ridge in the Broumov region, also known as Vlčí hrad.

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Rýzmburk

Ruins of a medieval castle overlooking the Babiččino údolí. Originally a vast fortress, now mostly foundations and earthworks remain.

O

Homole

Remains of a 15th-century castle built during the Hussite wars to serve as a strategic fortification.

P

Vlčinec

Sparse remains of a small medieval castle or fortified manor, with only terrain traces and minor masonry visible today.

Q

Ruins of the church of the Virgin Mary

Ruins of a Baroque pilgrimage church near Adršpach, abandoned and partially destroyed in the late 18th century.

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