• Houska Castle was built in the second half of the 13th century probably on the orders of Bohemian ruler Ottokar II of Bohemia during his reign (1253–78)...
  • Houska Castle, 50 km from Prague, is one of the most intriguing places for lovers of the occult and mystery.
  • The 13th century castle is surrounded by mystery, myths and folklore. Houska Castle is even rumoured to be one of the gateways to Hell.
  • Houska Castle is even rumoured to be one of the gateways to Hell. […]
  • Uncover the chilling mysteries of Houska Castle in our spine-tingling exploration of its haunted history.
  • Located around 30 miles north of Prague, Houska Castle is well preserved, retaining much of its Gothic stylings, including an intact chapel.
  • Built near Prague in the 13th century, Houska Castle was constructed atop a bottomless pit — from which demons were said to emerge at night.
  • The Houska Castle is located in the forests north of Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic, which is bisected by the Vltava River.
  • Was Houska Castle placed there to guard a gateway into hell? ... The duke took action. And that action was to build Houska Castle directly atop the pit.
  • Discover Houska Castle in Blatce, Czechia: Folklore says this medieval fortress was plopped atop a portal to hell to trap the demons below.