Hrad Houska
The Houska stronghold stands in the midst of Dubske uplands not far off Czech town Lípa. This stronghold was evidently found by King Přemysl Otakar II in phase between the years 1270 – 1280. The stronghold construction was in progress simultaneously with the stronghold Bezdez construction. The story goes that stronghold Houska has been some weekend domicile. Original stronghold has had two parts. The imposing chapel was part of rear stronghold wing. First owner of stronghold has been Hynek Berka from Dube. Except already mentioned holders - messieurs from Dube, alternate here many lineages, for example Valdstejnove, descent Kounicové, Hrzanove from Harasov and Princess Hohenlohe. The stronghold has been converted on the Renaissance castle in the late of 16.century. In terms of these adjustments, came into being also noted fresco paintings at precocious Gothic arched rooms of east wing. Already from long past time people tell that Houska stronghold is covered some mysterious and they say that inside is stashed gate into infernos.
Trip types - Máchův kraj - Staré Splavy
Hrad Houska
The Houska stronghold stands in the midst of Dubske uplands not far off Czech town Lípa. This stronghold was evidently found by King Přemysl Otakar II in phase between the years 1270 – 1280. The stronghold construction was in progress simultaneously with the stronghold Bezdez construction.
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Hrad Bezděz
The national cultural relic – state stronghold Bezdez was established in the year 1264 by way of King Přemysl Otakar II. The substantial part of the construction was finished in the year 1279, when his son Vaclav II was busted here.
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Horní Podluží
Horní (Upper) Podluží that is elongated village situated in Lužničky valley, 5km far south easterly from Krásná Lípa. The community inception is given in first half of fifteen century, when was the timber little church built here. The community dominant – the church of St. Katherine stands nowadays instead of the timber little church.
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Hrad Tolštejn
The Castle Tolstejn, built in 13.century belongs to haunt view Point of Luzicke Mountains. The castle inception is associated with the military defensive structure on Zitavsko territory. The Castle is mentioned like deserted from the year 1607 and its history ends during the thirty years' war, when has been burned out.
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Janov
The Janov is relatively young community; the first allusion originates as far as from 19.century. The locality offers good conditions for recreation. Janov lies in gorgeous countryside, which offers its inhabitants and visitors possibility of good sports and cultural self-realization.
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