Pravda Castle
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Remains of Pravda Castle can be found on the hill above village Pnětluky
in the Ústí nad Labem Region
of the Czech Republic
. The name literally means as the truth.
The first document to mention Pravda was written in 1380. Today's castle was built probably during second half of 15th century on top of prehistoric fortification. At time of construction it was very modern and strong fortress. During 16th century importance of the castle diminished resulting in its abandonment.
In modern times, it became a target for tourists and a place of meetings and festivals. During the last century, the castle's structure has deteriorated significantly. Attempts are being made to stabilize it.
Pnetluky
Pnětluky is a village in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. It has around 320 inhabitants.Village Konětopy is administrative part of Pnětluky.-Pnětluky:...
in the Ústí nad Labem Region
Ústí nad Labem Region
Ústí nad Labem Region is an administrative unit of the Czech Republic, located in the north-western part of its historical region of Bohemia...
of the Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
. The name literally means as the truth.
The first document to mention Pravda was written in 1380. Today's castle was built probably during second half of 15th century on top of prehistoric fortification. At time of construction it was very modern and strong fortress. During 16th century importance of the castle diminished resulting in its abandonment.
In modern times, it became a target for tourists and a place of meetings and festivals. During the last century, the castle's structure has deteriorated significantly. Attempts are being made to stabilize it.