Trosky Castle Locations

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Trosky Castle was built around 1380 by Čeněk of Vartenberk between two basalt rock formations of a long-extinct volcano. The castle derived its name from the shape of the rock, which resembled the ruins of a collapsed castle.
After Čeněk’s death, the castle passed to King Wenceslas IV, from whom it was acquired by Otto III von Bergow, who is listed as the owner since 1399.
Structurally, the castle consists of two landmarks still standing today: the Crone tower, and the Maiden tower. Between them lies an elongated castle core with two palaces, transitioning into a fortified outer bailey on the northern side. The entire castle is rugged and complex, traversing it requires covering a long distance with elevation changes.
Neither of the entrance gates were protected by a moat - it was not necessary, given the other defenses. The gate leads to the eastern part, where the three-story residential palace once stood. On the western side there was a second palace primarily built of wood. On its ground floor was a forge, which was in use until the 17th century.
Today the castle is accessible from spring to autumn and is one of the most visited ruins in Bohemia. The ramparts and the gate have been restored and the lower tower has a viewing platform open to the public with a far-reaching view of the entire Bohemian Paradise region.

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