Levín Castle, Medieval castle ruin in Levín, Czech Republic.
Levín Castle is a medieval fortress whose remains stand on a hilltop between Úštěk and Verneřice, with only fragments of the fortress walls visible today. The ruin sits about 13 kilometers northeast of Litoměřice and can be reached through the town of Levín.
Built in the early 14th century under Václav of Vartenberk, the castle was destroyed during the Hussite Wars of the 1420s. These religious and military conflicts reshaped much of the Bohemian landscape and left many fortresses in ruins.
Stone from the ruins was repurposed in 1699 to build a bell tower in the town below, which was reshaped several times before reaching its final form in 1899. The tower remains a visible connection between the medieval fortress and the community that used its materials.
The ruins are accessible from the town of Levín, which lies northeast of Litoměřice and serves as a good starting point for visits. The area features rolling hills and offers several walking and approach options to reach the site.
The site offers views across the rolling Central Bohemian Uplands and shows how the small community of Levín remained connected to the castle ruins over centuries. The reuse of stones for the bell tower demonstrates how later generations integrated the fortress into their daily community life.
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