Vartenberk

#256 among destinations in Czech Republic

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Vartenberk is a Renaissance castle in the town of Stráž pod Ralskem in the Liberec Region. The castle was built by rebuilding the original Gothic castle and its name comes from the expression Warte auf dem Berg, which means guard on the mountain in Czech. The name of the castle is often given only in Czech: Stráž. Since 1968 it has been protected as a cultural monument.

Alternative names: Architectural style: Gothic, RenaissanceCoordinates: 50°42'20"N, 14°48'0"E

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LibereckýCzech Republic

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Vartenberk – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lemberk Castle, Patriots Museum of Brazilian Emigration, Bazilika minor svatého Vavřince a svaté Zdislavy.

5 miN
Forts and castles, History museum
Lemberk Castle
128 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Northern Bohemia, Lemberk Castle stands as a testament to the rich history of the Czech Republic. This charming castle, dating back to the 13th century, was originally built as a fortress but has since evolved into a noble...
5.6 miSE
Museum
Patriots Museum of Brazilian Emigration
142 min walk • The Patriots Museum of Brazilian Emigration is a museum located in the village of Náhlov, today a part of the town of Ralsko, Liberec Region, Czech Republic. The museum building was a school during the second half of the 19th century.
4.4 miN
Church
Bazilika minor svatého Vavřince a svaté Zdislavy
114 min walk • The Basilica of St. Lawrence and St. Zdislava is a Baroque church in the grounds of the Dominican monastery in Jablonné v Podještědí. It has been protected as a national cultural monument of the Czech Republic since 28 April 2008.