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Ruins of Litýš Castle

Founded by Sigismund of Vartemberk near the village of Kotelice sometime between 1423 and 1427, Litýš Castle was one of the most important anti-Hussite strongholds in Litoměřice.

After the calming of the situation, it functioned as the administrative centre of the large manor until the third of the 16th century, but in 1544 it is already mentioned as deserted. Remains of buildings and a very sophisticated fortification system have survived, bringing Litýš paradoxically closer to Žižek's Kalich, to which it was a counterbalance in its lifetime.

More information about Litýš Castle in the section: The Golden Trail of Castle Lands

Contact

Address
Zřícenina hradu Litýš

Liběšice - Jeleč

Website
www.hrady-ceskeho-stredohori.cz

Categories

Castles and ruins