The first written mention dates back to 1288.
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Neuberg Castle Ruins
Neuberg Castle Ruins · Neuberg Castle Ruins
The westernmost castle tower in the Czech Republic, which survived after the fire as a lone stone guardian of Podhradie.
Podhradí , Karlovy Vary Region50.25503 , 12.2067813th centuryarchaeological and historical site; protected castle complex
Story
Neuberg was founded at the beginning of the 13th century by the Neuberg family, and the first reliable written mention of the castle dates back to 1288. Its strategic location above the valley of the Ašský stream made it an important seat on the northern edge of the Aš region. The castle was damaged and renovated during the Middle Ages, but the decisive turning point came with a great fire in 1610. After the fire, the center of the estate moved to younger castles and the castle gradually disappeared. The most striking remnant was the approximately 22-meter-high cylindrical tower. In 2015–2018, it was supplemented with new staircases and since 2019 it has served as a lookout tower during the tourist season. The medieval defensive structure has thus acquired a new function without losing the character of a ruin.
Story
Neuberg was founded at the beginning of the 13th century by the Neuberg family, and the first reliable written mention of the castle dates back to 1288. Its strategic location above the valley of the Ašský stream made it an important seat on the northern edge of the Aš region. The castle was damaged and renovated during the Middle Ages, but the decisive turning point came with a great fire in 1610. After the fire, the center of the estate moved to younger castles and the castle gradually disappeared. The most striking remnant was the approximately 22-meter-high cylindrical tower. In 2015–2018, it was supplemented with new staircases and since 2019 it has served as a lookout tower during the tourist season. The medieval defensive structure has thus acquired a new function without losing the character of a ruin.
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What happened here?
Timeline of the place
1288
First written mention
Neuberg Castle is reliably documented for the first time in written sources.
Source: National Monument Institute
1610
Big fire
After the fire, the castle ceased to serve as the main center of the estate.
Source: National Monument Institute
2015–2018
Making the tower accessible
New staircases were inserted into the tower, allowing for safe ascent.
Source: Hrady-zriceninis.cz
2019
Outlook function
The tower began to serve as a lookout tower during the tourist season.
Source: Hrady-zriceninis.cz
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Sources and further reading
- 1 National Monument Institute· Podhradí – Neuberg CastleOpen source ↗
- 2 Hrady-zriceniny.cz· Neuberg Castle and Chateau – NajperkOpen source ↗
