Place Helfenburk Castle Ruins

Romantic ruin

Martin Gregor
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Inserted: 06.12.2017
Author: Martin Jack Gregor © gigaplaces.com

A romantic ruin located in the Central Bohemian Mountains next to the Milesovka Mountain. The castle was founded in 1378. The castle changed its owners, in 1622 it was plundered and in 1887 was bought and a romantic tower was made. Since the mid-20th century it has been taken over by the organization of the Czech Union of Nature Conservation.

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