Friedland Castle
Frydlant, Czech Republic 173m Yu
Description:
Friedland Castle skillfully combines two architectural styles - Gothic and Renaissance. The castle was built in the thirteenth century on an important strategic position - the intersection of two trade routes. Accordingly, the main function of the castle was to protect this route from robbers and robbers.
In 1622, Friedlan Castle was taken over by the famous commander Albrecht Waldstein. During the Thirty Years War, the castle had to engage in battles more than once - Swedish troops repeatedly tried to capture a powerful fortification.
Today Friedland Castle is a museum and is open to everyone. During the excursions, visitors will be invited to get acquainted with collections of antique furniture, weapons, paintings and books of the 16th-17th centuries.