Dražice
Benátky nad Jizerou Central Bohemian Region Czech Republic
castle ruin
Dražice
Benátky nad Jizerou Central Bohemian Region Czech Republic
zrúcanina hradu
Dražice Castle is a ruins in Central Bohemia.
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Previous names
Dražice castle, Hrad Dražice, Burg Drazice, Burg Draschitz
Roads
Parking is nearby
Description
Dražice Castle is a ruins in Central Bohemia. Dražice Castle is situated nearby to svatý Martin, and close to Filiální kostel sv. Martina a sv. Ludmily na Dražicích.
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History
The first written mention of the village of Obodř (today part of Benátky nad Jizerou III) is from 1052. In 1264, the Dražice Castle was founded. In 1346 Lord Jan of Dražice obtained permission to establish a town on a nearby hill. The town was named Nové Benátky (lit. "New Venice"). In 1349 the monastery and the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary were built.
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Useful information
Freely accessible
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External links
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