Starý Jičín Castle

This Moravian castle originated at the turn of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries on the site of an original wooden fortification. Thanks to its excellent strategic location with far-reaching views, it served as a key military point protecting the historic Amber Road leading to Poland. At the beginning of the last century, Count Bedřich Deym ze Střítěže played a significant role in saving the decaying residence. Today, the complex is a protected monument, and the municipal administration is gradually reconstructing it with the help of state subsidies. Visitors can explore the restored castle tower, which houses a period exhibition of weapons and historical documents, and sit in the local restaurant.