Houska Castle, Gothic and Renaissance castle in Blatce, Czech Republic
The castle stands on a hill within dense forests, featuring thick stone walls, narrow windows, and Renaissance architectural elements integrated into its Gothic structure.
The fortress, commissioned by King Ottokar II of Bohemia between 1253 and 1278, served as a center for managing extensive royal estates in northern Bohemia.
The Gothic chapel contains preserved medieval frescoes depicting religious figures, while the green chamber displays late Gothic wall paintings from the original decoration.
The castle receives over 18,000 visitors annually and remains open for guided tours from April through October, with parking facilities available near the entrance.
The structure was built without external fortifications or a water source, relying solely on rainwater collected in an underground cistern for its water supply.
Location: Houska
Inception: 13 century
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Address: Houska 1, 47201 Blatce
Website: https://hradhouska.cz
GPS coordinates: 50.49100,14.62421
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:53
Medieval castles across Europe showcase architecture from past centuries. The complexes present towers, fortification walls and underground passages. From mountain peaks to islands, these structures provide insights into historical defense systems and princely residences.
Chapel in Houska Castle
16 m
Černý důl
777 m
Luňákova kaple
649 m
Housecká vrchovina
1 km
Statue of Saint Ludmila in Houska
80 m
Usedlost čp. 20
1.6 km
Remains of the church in Houska
162 m
Usedlost čp. 22
1.7 km
Usedlost čp. 35
1 km
Usedlost čp. 25
715 m
Usedlost čp. 25
1.3 km
Usedlost čp. 4
1.6 km
Usedlost čp. 10
1.6 km
Usedlost čp. 23
1.7 km
Socha svatého Jana Nepomuckého u parkoviště hradu v Horní Housce
577 m
Usedlost čp. 3
1.7 km
Usedlost čp. 14
87 m
Usedlost čp. 2
1.7 km
Usedlost čp. 9
1.7 km
Lípy na rozcestí u Housky
641 m
Usedlost čp. 1
1.7 km
Kaplička svatého Antonína
1.7 km
Pomník padlým v první světové válce u silnice v Konrádově
1.7 km
Myslivna
1.4 km
Český kříž
929 m
Usedlost č.e. 20, Houska
320 m
Houska 57
444 m
Pamětní kříž u parkoviště hradu v Horní Housce
571 mReviews
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