Cimburk Castle near Koryčany
Cimburk Castle is the extensive ruin of a Gothic castle in the Chřiby hills near the town of Koryčany, about 34 km south-west of Kroměříž by road. It stands at 421 m above sea level above the Koryčany reservoir, at a spot where two historic routes once crossed.
The castle was built in the first half of the 14th century. After centuries of repairs and alterations it was eventually abandoned and fell into decay; several attempts to save it came only in more recent times.
Today the ruin is looked after by the Polypeje association, which rescues, documents and opens it to the public. During the season it holds events here and raises funds, for example for a new roof. The castle offers a fine view over the forests of the Chřiby hills.
