Forgotten History
Houska Castle
Blatce, Czech Republic
Houska Castle (Czech: Hrad Houska) is an early Gothic castle in the municipality of Blatce in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It lies about 47 km (29 mi) north of Prague. It is one of the best preserved castles of the period. Some notable features of the castle include a predominantly Gothic chapel, a green chamber with late-Gothic paintings, and a knight's drawing room. The castle is a protected cultural monument open to the public during visiting hours. Folklore considers this castle to cover one of the gateways to Hell, built to prevent demons (trapped in lower levels) from reaching the rest of the world.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Blatce, Czech Republic
- Address
- Houska 1, Blatce
- Coordinates
- 50.49100, 14.62421
- How to get there
- Google MapsApple MapsOpenStreetMap
- Wikidata
- Q366448
What is Houska Castle?
Houska Castle is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps, on Houska 1. Other places close by: Kokořín Castle, Bezděz Castle, Braniborská jeskyně, Vrchbělá.
Where is Houska Castle?
Houska Castle is in Blatce, Czech Republic. Coordinates: 50.49100, 14.62421.
How do I get to Houska Castle?
Houska Castle is at Houska 1, Blatce, Czech Republic (50.49100, 14.62421). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.