Krupka Castle and the viewpoint

The extensive ruins of the royal castle from the beginning of the 14th century tower over the town of Krupka. In 1330, John of Luxembourg granted Krupka to the Meissen noble Těmo z Koldice.
The castle was built on an elongated promontory that fell into two valleys on the west and east sides. It had an approximately rectangular plan about 20 meters wide and 50 to 60 meters long. The dominant feature of the castle was the residential tower, built on…