The lost Castle Zvířetice are ruins of an early-Gothic castle built in the 14th century. It was protected on three sides with a high bank and strong ramparts.
The castle was founded in the first decade of the 14th century by Markvartic Zdislav, the son of Havel of Lemberk, a burgrave at Prague Castle and his wife, Zdislava.
The ruins of the castle, situated about 4 km to the north from Mladá Boleslav, were renovated first in the late Gothic style; during the Renaissance period, later it was rebuilt into a fortified chateau. The manor residence was damaged during the fire of 1720 and has never been restored. The present look of the ruins is the half-preserved cylindrical tower which co-creates the unique romantic panorama of the valley of the Jizera River.
The castle is open for free.
Opening Hours:
May – September/ October – admission on weekends
July – August – admission from Tuesday to Sunday
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Name: ZvířeticeName EN: Castle Zvířetice
Style: Gothic, Baroque, Renaissance
Condition: Ruins
Address: Podhradí 14
City: Bakov nad Jizerou
Post Code: 294 01
Region: Středočeský kraj
Website: www.zviretice.cz
Ticket Price: 30-100 CZK
Distance in kms: 24 kms
Driving time: 30 minutes
Contact Person: Not Available
Phone: +420 326 210 230
Email: info@zviretice.cz