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Houska Castle in the Bohemian forest, rumoured to be haunted© Ben Skála (Benfoto) / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Houska Castle

Blatce, Central Bohemia

About

Built over a natural pit believed to be a gateway to hell, Houska Castle is Czech Republic's most legend-shrouded Gothic fortress and one of its most haunted places.

Highlights

  • Built over 'gateway to hell'
  • No water source or external defences
  • 47 km from Prague