Frydland - August 2006

(Liberec Region) The noble family of Ronov founded this early-Gothic 'bergfrit' type castle whilst conducting important business in the middle of the 13th century, from which only the cylindrical tower has been preserved. A Renaissance refurbishment took place in the 16th century and during the Thirty Years War, Albrecht of Wallenstein adopted it as his headquarters. Renaissance alterations in 1867-1869 lent the mansion its current look.