Krásný Buk Castle

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Krásný Buk Castle is a ruined a medieval castle near the village of the same name in the borough of Krásná Lípa in the Šluknov Hook in the Czech Republic. Of the original castle only a few section of wall and parts of the circular rampart and castle moat have survived. ()

Local name: Krásný Buk Built: XIII centuryArchitectural style: GothicCoordinates: 50°55'15"N, 14°29'1"E

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Krásný Buk Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mariina skála, Tolštejn, Vlčí hora, Rudolfův kámen.

5.4 miSW
Rocky lookout with a historic hut
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Tower
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50°57'12"N • 14°33'16"E
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