Edelštejn, Gothic castle ruin in Zlaté Hory, Czech Republic
The remains of Edelštejn castle include fragments of walls, tower foundations, and fortification elements situated on a strategic hill position near gold mines.
Built around 1250 to protect regional gold mines, Edelštejn served as a border fortress along the trade route from Olomouc to Wroclaw until 1467.
The castle ruins represent the medieval mining heritage of Zlaté Hory region, where gold extraction shaped local development for centuries.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins through marked hiking paths from Zlaté Hory, using coordinates 50.235556 latitude and 17.382222 longitude.
The castle featured advanced military architecture with bastions designed for long guns, making it one of the largest fortifications in Czech Silesia.
Location: Zlaté Hory
Inception: 1250
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 50.23556,17.38222
Latest update: March 21, 2025 07:50
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