Radyně Castle, Gothic castle ruin on Radyně hill, Starý Plzenec, Czech Republic
Radyně Castle is a ruin consisting of two rectangular towers linked by residential structures, standing at about 567 meters elevation on a hilltop. The remaining walls still display recognizable Gothic features from its original construction.
The castle was built in 1353 by Emperor Charles IV under the name Karlskrone to watch over trade routes between Nuremberg and Prague. It was abandoned after losing its strategic importance around 1361.
The tower houses exhibitions about regional history and local stories from past centuries. Visitors learn how people lived and worked in this area long ago.
Reaching the tower observation platform requires climbing about 114 steps, and the path is clearly marked throughout. From the top, a viewing scope lets visitors look out at the surrounding landscape and spot other fortifications in the distance.
The castle image appears painted on the curtain of Pilsen Theater, created by Augustin Němejc between 1899 and 1902. This artistic representation made the ruin a recognized regional symbol for more than a century.
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