Sion is a small castle ruin in Chlístovice in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It lies near Kutná Hora. It was founded between 1426 and 1427 by Hussite Jan Roháč of Dubá. After a successful four-month siege the castle was conquered and burned by Emperor Sigismund's allies in 1437. Today, only scattered parts of the basement stone walls with some arches and stairs remain of the original castle.

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Founded: 1426
Category: Castles and fortifications in Czech Republic

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Veronika Ford (5 months ago)
Really nice naturale place. Good for walk, run, picnic.
Dagmara Rdk (11 months ago)
to be honest, the ruin of the castle is just a ruin, the access is quite okay, there are signs, you have to cross a dirt road for a while, it looks as if some fun was taking place probably in the summer, which adds to the charm of this place, don't go there on purpose because you will be disappointed, come there by the way
Stuart McShane (2 years ago)
Perfect place to walk to the enjoy a picnic. Plenty of signs explaining the history of the castle.
pepap josef pasulka (2 years ago)
Awesooome. A statue of Jan Roháč of Dubé, the last hussite hetman, the ruins of the castle look pretty well-preserved, and there are even few war carriages !! :-)
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