Frýdlant Castle & Chateau
“Magnificent gothic-renaissance stronghold & Central Europe’s oldest castle museum”
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About this place
Perched upon a massive basalt rock just 18 minutes across the border from Mirsk and Świeradów, Frýdlant Castle is one of the most significant heritage monuments in Central Europe. First opened to tourists in 1801, it features breathtaking armouries, intact noble interiors, and rich Wallenstein history.
Combine your castle tour with a short walk to the historic Frýdlant Castle Craft Brewery (Zámecký Pivovar) for fresh Czech cuisine.
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