Žumberk Fortress, Medieval fortified house in Žumberk, Czech Republic
The pentagon-shaped fortress stands on a hilltop, with thick stone walls surrounded by a deep protective moat measuring several meters wide.
Built at the end of the 13th century, the fortress changed ownership multiple times, including a period when it belonged to a documented robber knight.
The fortress name evolved from Sonenberg, meaning sun mountain in German, to Sommerberg and finally to its current Czech designation, Žumberk.
The municipality of Žumberk maintains the fortress grounds and permits visitors to explore the medieval structure without entrance fees throughout the year.
From 1760 to 1770, the abandoned fortress served as a residence for a physician before local inhabitants used its stones as construction materials.
Location: Žumberk
GPS coordinates: 48.79520,14.68150
Latest update: March 10, 2025 01:12
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