The castle was founded in the 14th century, it became an important bastion of the Hussite movement and after the defeat on the White Mountain it was acquired by the Order of German Knights. The Order gradually increased the protection of the castle, which is still the best preserved example of fortifications from the Thirty Years’ War. Despite its location on a rocky hill and its massive fortifications, it was eventually conquered by Swedish troops. During the Second World War it was a prison and a base for SS troops.

To continue learning about the local history, you can visit Bruntál chateau, for example, or, if you long to learn about rural life, we recommend the Kosárna in Karlovice.

Článek Sovinec Castle se nejdříve objevil na Northern Moravia.

The statue of John of Nepomuk, who was tortured and thrown into the Vltava River at the end of the 14th century, stands in many Czech, Moravian and Silesian villages and towns. The one that can be admired by people in Bohumín was created by an unknown sculptor in the mid-18th century and stands in the square in Starý Bohumín.

Článek Statue of John of Nepomuk in Bohumín se nejdříve objevil na Northern Moravia.

The monument and the exhibition are part of the Museum of Těšínsko.

Článek Monument to the Životice Tragedy se nejdříve objevil na Northern Moravia.

Článek Theatre in Český Těšín se nejdříve objevil na Northern Moravia.

The second imposing statue that a tourist will find in Fulnek is the sculpture of Jan Pelikán, which depicts the preacher Komenský with his right arm raised. This stone statue stands by the primary school and commemorates the opening of the first Czech school in Fulnek.

The obelisk with the memorial plaque of Komenský is located in the Žákovský háj (Pupils’ Grove), where the teacher of nations liked to teach his pupils directly in the open air. The obelisk is an early work of sculptor Olbram Zoubek.

A contemporary sculpture of the thinker by Igor Kitzberger is located in the café in the Knurr Palace at the corner of the Fulnek Square.

Jan Amos Komenský spent the happiest period of his life in Fulnek. He was a preacher of the Unity of the Brethren and Fulnek was the last place in Moravia where he preached freely before he went into exile. Another place that commemorates Komenský’s stay in Moravia is in nearby Suchdol nad Odrou. It is a lime tree with the inscription “Here J. A. Komenský preached between 1618 and 1621”.

Článek Monuments of Jan Amos Komenský in Fulnek se nejdříve objevil na Northern Moravia.

Článek Jan Sarkander’s fountain in Fulnek se nejdříve objevil na Northern Moravia.

Článek Audio guide to Fulnek se nejdříve objevil na Northern Moravia.

Today the chateau serves its original purpose, i.e. not as a place of residence of the Rothschilds, but as a representative space of the Vítkovice company.

Článek Chateau in Vitkovice se nejdříve objevil na Northern Moravia.

Archaeological findings have shown that there was also a moat here in the Middle Ages, which travellers had to cross on a falling bridge. Historians discovered this during the construction of one of the most modern and architecturally interesting houses in Ostrava, which now stands on this site and is named Ostrava Gate after the mediaeval fortification. In addition to modern living inside Ostrava’s historic core, a generous space for a café was created.

Článek Ostrava Gate se nejdříve objevil na Northern Moravia.

Článek Aréna Chamber Theatre se nejdříve objevil na Northern Moravia.