Touzim Castle

Toužim, Czech Republic

Toužim town was first mentioned in a document from 1354, where was written about the site of a Premonstratensian provostry. The surrounding fortified town and castle were founded in 1469 during the Hussite Wars. The current appearance dates mainly from the mid-17th century. Today sime parts of castle remain.

Address

náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad 1, Toužim, Czech Republic

See all sites in Toužim

Details

Founded: 1469
Category: Castles and fortifications in Czech Republic

Rating

4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Roman Dimitrov (3 years ago)
The castle is still in a terrible condition. At least it's under the roof and it's slowly getting at least the facade. Otherwise nothing to see.

Karol Málik (4 years ago)
The castle is in poor condition, but it is worth visiting. The parking lot is at the castle.

Andreajakub Andrejka (4 years ago)
Krásná akce, ďakujeme.

Miloslav Volanek (4 years ago)
Pokud je co jíst a co pít, je hezky.

Pavel Charvat (4 years ago)
All honor to the enthusiasts of the association, who are trying to at least stop the decay. Good luck. And the tour is very interesting, because it shows the castle (and the castle) differently than what Hluboká looks like.

Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings

Finest Norman castles in Italy

Exploring the History of Northern Poland

Discovering Slovenia's Historic Wonders

Photo from Flickr, copyright Andy Hay

Historic Site of the week

Argos Theater

The ancient Argos Theater was built in 320 BC. and is located in Argos, Greece against Larissa Hill. Nearby from this site is Agora, Roman Odeon, and the Baths of Argos. The theater is one of the largest architectural developments in Greece and was renovated in ca 120 AD.

The Hellenistic theater at Argos is cut into the hillside of the Larisa, with 90 steps up a steep incline, forming a narrow rectilinear cavea. Among the largest theaters in Greece, it held about 20,000 spectators and is divided by two landings into three horizontal sections. Staircases further divide the cavea into four cunei, corresponding to the tribes of Argos A high wall was erected to prevent unauthorized access into the theatron and may have helped the acoustics, but it is said the sound quality is still very good today.

Around 120 CE, both theaters were renovated in the Roman style.