Silesian Ostrava Castle
Although the Silesian-Ostrava Castle did not become known until the beginning of this century, when the city of Ostrava bought it completely dilapidated and reconstructed it for a lot of money, it has nevertheless stood here since the 13th century. It is located near the confluence of the rivers Ostravice and Lučina, ie basically at the ford.
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Interesting facts Silesian Ostrava Castle
The history of the Silesian-Ostrava Castle is by no means cheerful, but as perhaps with the monuments in the Ostrava region. Practically immediately after coal mining, the castle began to decay and due to mining it even fell 16 meters deeper. The Communists even issued a demolition order for it in the 1950s, but fortunately it was not carried out. Today, the castle is basically a large cultural center and a number of events are held here, starting with the famous Colors of Ostrava festival and ending with the Shakespearean festivities.