The castle was founded sometime in the first decade of the 14th century by Markvartic Zdislav, the son of Havel of Lemberk, a burgrave at Prague Castle and his wife, beatified Zdislava. Zdislav (of Lemberk) is mentioned in historic documents during the 1273 - 1318 period. His sons Heřman and Markvart are mentioned under their new family residence in Zvířetice.
The ruin of the castle, situated some 4 km to the north from Mladá Boleslav, was renovated first in the late Gothic style; during the Renaissance period it was rebuilt in a fortified chateau. The manor residence was damaged by the fire of 1720 and has never been restored. The present look of the ruin, whose dominant element is the half-preserved cylindrical tower, co-creates the unique romantic panorama of the valley of the Jizera River.
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Zvířetice Castle

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The chateau was created by the reconstruction of a Renaissance fortress from 1570. It was rebuilt according to the plans of G.B. Alliprandi in 1697-1709. The Baroque chateau was modified in Empire style in 1836.
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Kosmonosy Chateau

Michalovice is a castle near the Jezera river, about 3 kilometres (2 mi) northwest of the town of Mladá Boleslav, in Central Bohemia, Czech Republic.
The ruins of the early Gothic Michalovice castle stands on the right bank of the Jizera river. It was built by members of the Markvartice family during the last quarter of the 13th century to replace an earlier manor house. It was left to decay already in the 15th century. In the 19th century the ruins of the castle were sapped by treasure hunters, and now only the look-out tower remains.
The robust cylindrical leaning tower is the reason the castle has often been called the tub of Michalovice.

Michalovice Castle

The first written mention of the village dates back to the mid-12th century. The village became known in particular for the Cistercian monastery, founded in 1144 as probably one of the first Cistercian monasteries in Bohemia. The founders of the monastery were members of the Markvartic family, ancestors of the lords of Zvířetice. The name, Hradiště, originates from  local traditions when a fortress was already located there in the Hallstatt period. The official name "Klášter Hradiště nad Jizerou" has been used since 1922.
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Klášter Hradiště nad Jizerou Chateau

The castle was used as a castle warden's residence. In the course of time, it served as offices and later it was also the residence of the authorities of the time.
After the Thirty Years War, it was administered by the city authority and deteriorated. In the mid 18th century the whole building was rebuilt into barracks and used by the army until 1953. When the army left, it was used as a textile storehouse (until 1972).
At present, it is the residence of the Museum of the Mladá Boleslav region.
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Mladá Boleslav Castle

The originally Renaissance chateau, built by Václav Budovec of Budova, was passed in the hands of Albrecht of Valdštejn after the Battle of White Mountain.
The history of the chateau is linked with the noble family of Valdštejn. It was in their possession from 1623 to 1945. Its present look comes from the period of Arnošt Josef of Valdštejn: it was created during the 1697-1700 period by Mark Antonio Canevallo, Italian architect, who later added other buildings, too. The Sala Terrena was designed by Mikuláš Raimimondi (1711). The large park comprises stables, an orangery and a garden pavilion.
A part of the premises is the Capuchin monastery with Church of the Magi and St Ann's Chapel. The chapel is the place where the shrine of Albrecht of Valdštejn, Prince of Frýdlant and famous military leader from the period of the Thirty Years War is buried.
Visitors are offered a choice of three tours. The first tour will take you around the period interiors with extensive collections of Delphi faience, Chinese china and Dresden and Japanese china. Another interesting attraction is the Valdštejn library from Duchcov, in the 18th century administered by the world-renowned G. Cassanova. The second tour comprises the Empire theatre as well. The second floor of the chateau is used by the Town Museum and presents local archaeology, ethnography and nature, historic pharmacy and a model of the Drábské Světničky.
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Mnichovo Hradiště Chateau

The chateau in Bělá pod Bezdězem was built at the locality of a former fortress during the 1582 – 1615 period. It was rebuilt in the Baroque style at the end of the 17th century.
In the 19th century the chateau was used by the renowned higher school of forest industry where Dr. Emanuel Purkyně, son of J. E. Purkyně was a teacher. In 1941 museum collections from the nearby Augustinian monastery were placed in the chateau. At present, there is a museum with a permanent exposition of the history of the Bezděz region.
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Bělá pod Bezdězem Chateau

It is considered one of our most beautiful rock castles. Its look is strongly influenced by the sandstone blocks in which a part of the castle was carved and another part was built in. Valečov Castle was built at the beginning of the 14th century. Some two centuries later, i.e. in the 16th century, a walled palace was added.
The part of the complex at the entrance presents archaeological findings from the collections of the museum in Mladá Boleslav. There is also the core part with the walled palace, rock chambers and corridors.
It is very interesting to visit the front yard with rock dwellings - there is a jail and a dungeon as well.
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Valečov Castle

Drábské světničky is a ruin of a 13th-century rock castle in the Czech Republic. It is located about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) northeast of Mnichovo Hradiště on the ragged edge of a sandstone cliff high above surrounding landscape. The castle covers a group of seven sandstone rocks, connected with wooden bridges. It has been abandoned since the Hussite wars in the 15th century.

Drábské světničky Castle

The ruin of Zvířetice castle is large and we may find it near the town Bakov nad Jizerou. Observant visitor will find a lot of preserved architectural details including Gothic and Renaissance portals and jambs.
Near the ruin of Valečov castle, which is situated near the town Mnichovo Hradiště, there are well preserved romantic rooms carved into the rock that once served as dwellings for poor. The ruin of Valečov castle is considered as one of the most beautiful rock castles. Not far from it there are ruins of another rock castle - Drábské světničky. Drábské světničky offer a beautiful view of Příhrazské skály (Rocks) and their surroundings. The picturesque ruin od Zásadka castle is in the Mnichovo Hradiště area. There you may see only the ruins of moats, rampart and walls of the original castle.
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Zásadka Castle

The Chateau comprises an L-shaped double-winged unit of which the south-western wing is complemented with a belfry and clock. The interior spaces are arched by Classicist vaults which form the hall with excellent acoustics and vault sectors. The basement is considered to be a remnant of the original fortress. Other cellars are on the south-eastern side, also dating back to the original fortress. The Chateau is privately owned at present and well maintained. Not only the Chateau itself, but also the farm buildings are in a really good condition.
The pseudo-Romanesque Chapel of Our Lady built in 1864 is located over the road, opposite the Chateau gates. Previously, the Chapel contained an 1858 marble statue of Our Lady. The statue was created by V. Levý and bought by Countess Isabella Maria Thurn-Taxis. The statue is now housed in the Prague National Gallery. It is interesting that the original painting is still preserved in the Chapel.A cemetery surrounded by a wall was established around the Church. The tetrahedral bell tower with two bells was built in the north-eastern corner of the cemetery; the third bell was placed in the Sanctus. In September 1916, two of the aforementioned bells, as well as the bell from the Chapel of St. Václav in Valy, were removed. All three bells were broken with hammers on the site after removal, and then transported away.
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