Ruins of Vrškamýk Castle
Founded in half 13th Century by king Venceslaus I., this castle was very soon abandoned, archaeological research shows the end at latest to the year 1306 (but it is first mentioned as abandoned in 1569). It was abandoned because of structural integrity issues of the main walls, one part of the castle began to disintegrate. The whole complex was atypically long and thin due to the used area, it was very modern with hot air heating. The ruin was ignored for many centuries, systematic research and conservation was done some ten years ago.
Ruins of Vrškamýk Castle
Founded in half 13th Century by king Venceslaus I., this castle was very soon abandoned, archaeological research shows the end at latest to the year 1306 (but it is first mentioned as abandoned in 1569). It was abandoned because of structural integrity issues of the main walls, one part of the castle began to disintegrate. The whole complex was atypically long and thin due to the used area, it was very modern with hot air heating. The ruin was ignored for many centuries, systematic research and conservation was done some ten years ago.