Pařez Castle
The castle Pařez even Husí nůžka called, is the ruin of a rock castle in the Bohemian Paradise in the Czech Republic .
location
The castle is located in the Hradec Králové region in the Okres Jičín . It is located in the Bohemian Paradise in the village of Pařezska Lhota on a sandstone rock near the Prachau Rocks , about 8 km from the towns of Sobotka and Jičín .
history
The castle was founded in the 14th century. When it was used by robbers, it was destroyed. Later it was probably used as a shelter for the poor.
description
The castle is located on a solitary rock. It was protected by steep cliffs and surrounding ponds. The carved rock spaces and small remains of the castle walls and the tower have been preserved.
sightseeing
The castle can be visited freely.
gallery
View of the castle over a nearby pond
On the castle
Rock spaces
View from the castle, 2004
View from the castle, 2006
literature
- Bohemian paradise. On foot, by bike, on cross-country skis and by car. Soukup & David, Prague 2003, ISBN 80-86050-33-5 .
Web links
Coordinates: 50 ° 28 ′ 38 ″ N , 15 ° 16 ′ 37 ″ E