Pyšolec, Medieval castle ruin in Kobylnice, Czech Republic
Pyšolec is a castle ruin in the Czech countryside built from stone, with walls and fortifications still visible today. The site sits at an elevated location and offers views across the surrounding land.
The castle was built around 1350 as a fortress in Bohemia and was part of the defensive system protecting regional trade routes. It was one of many fortifications constructed during that era to control the area.
The ruins show how medieval people built and used their fortifications. You can still see how the walls were arranged and where the main spaces of the castle once stood.
To reach the ruins, you walk across natural terrain and rely on your own navigation. There are no guided tours or entrance fees, but also no paved paths.
Archaeologists examine the foundations and walls to learn about medieval construction methods. These ongoing investigations reveal how people lived in the castle centuries ago.
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