Lemberk Castle

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Lemberk castle, is a castle located in the Lusatian Mountains of the Czech Republic.[1]

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[edit] Geography

It is located in the heart of the Lusatian Mountains, in the village of Lvová just west of Liberec.[2]

[edit] History

It was most likely constructed in the close of the 12th century or beginning of the 13th, by Havel of the Markvartic dynasty.

[edit] Today

It has undergone baroque improvements circa 1660,[3] but today only the cylindrical tower is still standing from the original structure.[4]

[edit] External links

[edit] References

  1. ^ Lemberk Castle - Prague Tours (UK) Ltd - The UK tour and travel operator for the Czech Republic
  2. ^ Lemberk Castle - Map - Turistik.cz
  3. ^ Lemberk Castle - Prague Tours (UK) Ltd - The UK tour and travel operator for the Czech Republic
  4. ^ Lemberk
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