Houska Castle

#85 among destinations in Czech Republic

Forts and castles, Top attraction, Historical place, History museum

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Houska Castle is an early Gothic castle, 47 kilometres north of Prague, in the Czech Republic. It is one of the best preserved castles of the period. Some notable features of the castle include a predominantly Gothic chapel, green chamber with late-Gothic paintings, and a knight's drawing room. ()

Local name: Houska Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 50°29'28"N, 14°37'27"E

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Houska 1Houska 472 01 LibereckýCzech Republic

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+420 728 351 101

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Houska Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kokořín Castle, Bezděz Castle, Berštejn Castle, Muzeum Čtyřlístek.

4.1 miSW
Forts and castles
Kokořín Castle
104 min walk • Nestled amidst the verdant landscape of the Central Bohemian Region, Kokořín Castle is a historical gem of the Czech Republic. This medieval fortress, dating back to the first half of the 14th century, stands as a testament to the country's rich architectural heritage.
5.4 miNE
Forts and castles
Bezděz Castle
138 min walk • Bezděz Castle, a sentinel of the past, stands majestically upon a hill in the Czech Republic, offering a glimpse into medieval history. This Gothic fortress, constructed in the 13th century during the reign of King Ottokar II of Bohemia, was once an imposing...
5.3 miNW
Forts and castles
Berštejn Castle
135 min walk • Berštejn Castle is a 16th-century Czech castle located just outside the village of Dubá in the Doksy municipality. Berštejn also refers to a chateau near the castle.
5.5 miN
Art museum, Museum
Muzeum Čtyřlístek, Doksy
141 min walk • The Quatrefoil Museum is an exhibition dedicated to the famous Czech comic strip Quatrefoil by Jaroslav Němeček. It is located in the castle in Doksy in the Liberec region. The museum was opened on 11 December 2011 as the only one of its kind.
5.4 miN
Museum
Památník Karla Hynka Máchy, Doksy
137 min walk • The Karel Hynek Mácha Memorial is a branch of the Museum and Gallery in Česká Lípa in the oldest preserved building in the town of Doksy. The museum, also referred to as the Hospitálek for its origin, is dedicated to the legacy of the poet Karel...
4.6 miW
Forts and castles
Zámek Vidim
118 min walk • Vidim Castle is a Baroque building, perhaps dating from the seventeenth century, but the date of construction is uncertain. The castle is located in the upper part of Vidim, i.e. in Horní Vidim in the district of Mělník, opposite the church of St.
5.2 miN
Forts and castles
Zámek Doksy, Doksy
134 min walk • Doksy Castle is originally a Renaissance castle from the 16th century.It was built in the village of Doksy in the Českolipsko region.It is protected together with the park and the fence wall as a cultural monument.
4.6 miSW
Village
Kokořín
118 min walk • One of the main attractions in Kokořín is the Kokořín Castle, a majestic fortress that dates back to the 14th century. The castle is perched atop a rocky promontory, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.