Poděbrady Castle

The castle, which stands on the right bank of the Elbe River, is the dominant feature of the town of Poděbrady in Nymburk in the Central Bohemia region. The original building stood here as early as 1108. After the collapse of the powerful Slavník family and the downfall of the Vršov family, a fortified residence was built on a marl rock above the Elbe river. During the reign of King Otakar II. Podebrady was attached to the royal chamber. At that time, a stone water castle was built here. Here…