HELFENBURK U USTEKU - HRADEK U USTEKU - Touristic information

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Description
OwnerMěsto Úštěk / Občanské sdružení Hrádek
Prevalent styleGothic
Short descriptionRomantic ruins of a rock Gothic keep from the 14th century, outstandingly extended by archbishop Jan from Jenštejn. Abandoned after 1591. Its tower was renovated at the end of the 19th century.
ExpositionsUniquely preserved fortificatrions' wall with entrance gates, former crenellation and tribunes. Broad three-floors tower rebuilt into an lookout.
Interesting detailThe best preserved keep of Prague archbishopric from Václav IV. Times. Exteriors used for a O. Vávra's czech movie Dva na koni, jeden na oslu.
Present conditionRuin
Open for publicIndividually or with a guide
Touristic information
Sightseeing tourWith a guide after a previous agreement (groups), max. 30 persons.
Locations
GPS coordinatesX: 34-56-485
Y: 56-05-594
GPS string5605HR
CountryBohemia (Čechy)
RegionÚstecký kraj
DistrictLitoměřice
Citypoblíž vsi Ostré u Úštěku
Locations2,5 kms South-east from Úštěk. Extensive ruins are located on a rocky sandstone mountain chine above Rašovický brook and above second slight valley towards Rašovice.
Contact
CityÚštěk 63
StreetMírové nám. 83
ZIP code411 45
Phone+420 416795609
Fax number+420 416795363
E-mailustek@iol.cz; rekresluzby@mesto-ustek.cz; martin-holy@env.cz
Access and localities
Parking2 km
Bus2 km
Train5 km
Automapa SHOCART
SHOCART 1:100 000 (turistický), strana č. 26 a
SHOCART 1:150 000, strana č. 11 c
SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 7 c
Cyklo-turistická mapa SHOCART
SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 40 b
Turistická mapa SHOCART
SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 40 b
Services
Servicesbaggage room cycle room picture taking allowed filming allowed souvenires shop sightseeing tours booking
Barrierless accessBarrierless access
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