Trosky Castle

Castles and more Castles - Cesky Raj

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May 4th 2008
There are a number of castles and other sites around the area, so we took off early to avoid the crowds. First stop Trosky castle. There has been some volcanic activity in the distant past. The surrounding sandstone had eroded away leaving two spikes of basalt sitting high above the surrounding countryside. A good defensive position so a tower was built on each spike and living quarters on the sec ... read more

Europe » Czech Republic

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Following the First World War, the closely related Czechs and Slovaks of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire merged to form Czechoslovakia. During the interwar years, the new country's leaders were frequently preoccupied with meeting the demands of ot... ... read more