Dražice Castle, Gothic castle ruins in Benátky nad Jizerou, Czech Republic.
Dražice Castle is a Gothic ruin that stands above the Jizera River valley near Benátky nad Jizerou. The remaining stone walls and tower structures create a distinctive silhouette in the landscape.
The fortress was built in 1264 as a noble residence for the Lords of Dražice and served as their administrative seat. By the early 1500s, the families who owned it relocated to a new residence in Benátky nad Jizerou.
The Gothic style visible in the remaining walls shows how medieval nobles built their fortifications. You can see the construction methods and defensive design in the stone layout when you walk through the ruins.
The ruins are reachable from Benátky nad Jizerou via a hiking path through wooded areas that takes about 45 minutes to an hour. The site is most comfortable to visit in cooler months when vegetation is less dense around the structures.
The ruins sit close to the D10 highway, creating a sudden medieval appearance for passing travelers. This unexpected proximity of ancient stone structures alongside modern transportation makes the site memorable for drivers and commuters.
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