• Houska Castle is an early Gothic castle in the municipality of Blatce in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It lies about 47 km (29 mi) north of Prague.
  • Houska Castle is even rumoured to be one of the gateways to Hell. […]
  • Houska Castle, 50 km from Prague, is one of the most intriguing places for lovers of the occult and mystery.
  • 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.
  • Historical Significance. Constructed in the late 13th century during Ottokar II of Bohemia’s reign, Houska Castle started as a royal administrative hub.
  • Discover Houska Castle in Blatce, Czechia: Folklore says this medieval fortress was plopped atop a portal to hell to trap the demons below.
  • You can see parts of it outside in the courtyard, as well as inside the castle. The courtyard has amazing acoustics, thanks to which Houska has become a popular...
  • Located around 30 miles north of Prague, Houska Castle is well preserved, retaining much of its Gothic stylings, including an intact chapel.
  • We hope that on these pages you will find everything you wanted to know about the mysterious Houska Castle and that you will visit us as soon as possible.
  • Built near Prague in the 13th century, Houska Castle was constructed atop a bottomless pit — from which demons were said to emerge at night.