Czech Castles: Bezděz
An order for the foundation of the castle, ruling the countryside around Mácha's Lake, was issued in 1260 by king Přemysl Otakar II. Czech sovereigns kept this castle in their possession up to 1420. Its importance can be illustrated by the fact that even in the course of the thirty years war, the commander Albrecht of Valdštejn ordered a Baroque bastion to be built in front of the castle. Since 1633 the castle premises served as a monastery, and after its abolition in 1785 Bezděz was abandoned. Since the middle of 19th century significant restoration projects have taken place on Bezděz, which has allowed the castle to have survived until the present as an excellent example of early Gothic architecture.
Národní památkový ústav, Správa státního hradu Bezděz
47161 Okna
Národní památkový ústav, Správa státního hradu Bezděz
47161 Okna
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