• Constructed in the late 13th century during Ottokar II of Bohemia’s reign, Houska Castle started as a royal administrative hub. ... The Folklore of Houska Castle.
  • Houska Castle- located in the Czech Republic, bisected by the Vltava River is one such castle that has always lured lovers of secrets.
  • That was exactly the purpose of Houska Castle. It was constructed just north of Prague, Czech Republic, in a desolate and swampy forest during the late 13th...
  • Houska Castle, known locally as the Gates to Hell in the Czech Republic it is thought to be one of the most haunted locations in the world.
  • The-Frightening-Legend-of-Houska-Castle-Tres-Bohemes-1. ... This makes it clear that Houska Castle was not built as a protective sanctuary or a residence.
  • Traditionally it has been said Houska was built earlier than Bezdez which would make it the oldest surviving castle in Bohemia. Nobody knows, however, why!
  • stredoveka-chodba. Once construction has been completed, from the outside, Houska Castle castle appeared to be just that, a run-of-the-mill fortress.
  • Myths, tales, and mystery surround the 13th-century castle. Houska Castle is said to be the gateway to Hell. Look at this odd castle, shall we?