Lemberk Castle

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Lemberk Castle

Lemberk Castle is a castle located in the Lusatian Mountains of the Czech Republic, near the town of Jablonné v Podještědí.[1]

Geography

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

History

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

Today

It has undergone baroque improvements circa 1660,[1] but today only the cylindrical tower is still standing from the original structure.[3]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lemberk Castle - Prague Tours (UK) Ltd - The UK tour and travel operator for the Czech Republic
  2. ↑ Lemberk Castle - Map - Turistik.cz
  3. ↑ Lemberk

External links

Coordinates: 50°46′39″N 14°47′16″E / 50.77750°N 14.78778°E / 50.77750; 14.78778

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