Krašov Castle

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Krašov Castle
Krašov Castle

Remains of a castle, founded in 1232 over the river Berounka on a steep rock cliff. For centuries an important strongpoint, in 16th Century rebuilt in reanissance style, in 17th Century owned by the monastery of Plasy. After the monastery was closed in 1785, the castle rapidly deteriorated and was mentioned as a ruin around 1800. There was also a large fortified bailey, the surrounding higher hills were blocked by bastions. There was alrage industrial complex with a water mill and a brewery, at the end of the 15th Century Křašov was one of the richest and largest noble houses in the land. Even when war raged around, nobody tried to besiege the castle, because it was impenetrable. After the abandonement stone from the castle was used to rebuild a nearby farm, a large part of the fortification simply vanished through this. Archeological research began in 1970, after that a volunterr group was established with the target of saving the remaining castle core and to preserve it for the future. Today the area is freely accessible, with a beautiful lookout into the landscape.

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Taken on: July 6, 2019
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