Okor Castle, Roztoky, Czech Republic

Okoř is a castle on a low rocky promontory in Okoř, north-west of Prague, about 15 kilometres from the city centre. In 1228 a stronghold was built in the small hamlet of Okoř. It was later modified into a Gothic castle, founded in 1359 by Frantisek Rokyčansky, a wealthy burgher of Prague's Old Town. It was later modified by comprehensive Late Gothic remodelling by the Lords of Donin. In 1518, during the reign of Bořitas of Martinice, the castle was turned into a residence in the Renaissance style.

During the Thirty Years' War the castle was heavily damaged and then restored in the Baroque style. It underwent further extension in the second half of the 15th century, and in the 17th century it was owned by Jesuits. Following their departure after the Jesuit order was discontinued in Bohemia, the Okoř castle became deserted in the late 18th century and slowly began to deteriorate.

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Gordon Price (2 years ago)
I love ruins in England so was great to visit this in the Czech Republic

Vítek Čermák (2 years ago)
Both bird's eye and regular human views are fascinating

Buster Got it (2 years ago)
It is a very interesting ruined castle but with all small towns and villages in Bohemia, they are closed too early or only opened on the weekends, only. Village was very charming!!! Nice layout! I recommend.

Alina Skrypka (2 years ago)
Nice events with medieval atmosphere, fighting and fencing, dancing etc. However a bit overpriced for 1-2 shows that you will realistically see there. The ruins themselves are ok, but not something exciting

John Kemp (2 years ago)
interesting and beautiful walking environment

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