The Bohemian Paradise is also known for its variety of historic sights. The area is literally filled with castles, rock strongholds, chateaux and palatial residences of prominent aristocratic families. Some remained practically unchanged up to the present, the other disappeared and their original location can be visible just because of tiny marks in the bedrock.
Castles in Maloskalsko region
Castle Frýdštejn A fairytale castle on a rock cliff, high above the valley of Malá Skála. |
Castle Rotštejn Ruin of a small castle from 13th century located on the periphery of Klokočské skály. |
Vranov - Pantheon |
Ruin of castle Zbirohy Ruin of a small castle from 14th century positioned high up the hill on the left bank of Jizera close by a village of the same name. |
Rock castle Drábovna A rock city of the same name hides remainders of a small castle. On a rock plateau are nowadays visible just kerfs for hitching timbers, and small hewn caves. |
Chateaux in Maloskalsko
Chateau Hrubý Rohozec The former residence of the aristocratic family of Des Fours Walderode, which is nowadays one of the dominant features of Turnov. |
Chateau Malá Skála The chateau is on the list of cultural monuments protected by law. It belongs to a private owner and is off limits to the public. It is possible to visit the former castle chapel of St. Vavřinec |
History and historic sights are synoptically described here.