Zviretice - September 2006

(Mlada Boleslav Region) Zdislav of Lembek, the highest burgrave, had this aristocratic castle featuring a defensive tower built in the 1310s. The names of his sons Herman and Markvart were consequently derived from the name of the castle Zviritice. In the first quarter and the second half of the 16th century, it was reconstructed and renovated after a fire in 1693. However, in 1720 after being struck by flash of lighting it burned out again. From then on, it as abandoned and fell into disrepair.