Frýdberk, Medieval castle ruins in Žulová, Czech Republic
Frýdberk is a castle ruin in Žulová with a massive cylindrical tower that now serves as the bell tower of St. Joseph's Church. The building combines remains of the original fortification with classical architecture, creating an unusual blend of two different construction periods.
The castle was founded before 1290 by Jan Wustehube and suffered attacks from Swedish forces during the Thirty Years' War. After destruction, the tower was later integrated into a church building to preserve the site's religious past.
The site holds the memory of its transformation: from a fortification to a place of worship that local people created themselves. Visitors encounter a visible blend of two periods, where old stones took on new meaning.
The tower and church are accessible during services, offering views of the Jeseník region. Visitors should check opening times beforehand, as access depends on the church's schedule of activities.
The tower, with its 11-meter diameter, retained its original form while everything around it was destroyed. This durability made it the perfect core for the classical church built around it in 1810.
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