Dráchov Fortress, Fortified house in Dráchov, Czech Republic

Dráchov Fortress is a fortified house in the southern Czech Republic built from thick stone walls and sturdy construction. The compact building features rough exterior walls, small windows, and simple functional openings designed for defense and storage.

The fortress was founded in the 14th century; Oldřich of Dráchov is documented as owner of the village in 1354. In 1505 the village with the fortress, a farmyard and the deserted Návětří manor was sold for 2,350 kop grošů to Princess Kateřina of Münsterberg. From then on Dráchov belonged to the Kardašova Řečice estate, and the fortress was converted into a granary. Its ramparts were still visible in 1757.

The fortress gave its name to the village of Dráchov, first documented in 1354 with Oldřich z Dráchova as owner. After 1545 it belonged to the Kardašova Řečice estate and was converted into a granary, ending its role as a noble residence.

The two-storey building stands in the northern part of Dráchov village, in the Tábor district. It is a cultural monument of the Czech Republic, so it is viewed from the outside only; the interior, used as a granary and later a warehouse, is not open to visitors. The ramparts of its former fortifications were still visible in 1757.

The fortress lost its residential role when Dráchov passed to the Kardašova Řečice estate and was converted into a granary. Its earthen ramparts were still visible in 1757. After 1990 the building passed to the owners of farmstead No. 37 in Dráchov.