Vartnov Castle, probably founded by the Lords of Warta in the fourteenth century, was first mentioned in writing in 1377 during the division of the Duchy of Opava. It was a small water castle, acting as a boundary between a castle and a stronghold, surrounded by water moats. During the Bohemian-Hungarian Wars in 1474, it was conquered by the army of Matthias Corvinus and burned down, after which it was never rebuilt. Today, only insignificant remains of low walls, a brick cistern, and an arched portal can be seen on the site. The area is freely accessible and offers a peaceful atmosphere of a vanished medieval residence, ideal for history and nature lovers.
Audio guide · Moravian-Silesian Region
Ruin of Vartnov Castle
The ruin of the Gothic water castle Vartnov, dating from the fourteenth century, is located in the hamlet of Pocheň near Brumovice and is a protected cultural monument.
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Where it is
Moravian-Silesian Region, Czechia
GPS 50.03314 N, 17.71251 E