📜 Delve into the rich history of Michalovice Castle, a site of medieval intrigue and natural beauty.
🔍 Discover unique architectural features, archaeological finds, and the story behind its famous leaning 'Putna' tower.
🏰 Climb the unique leaning Putna tower, known as "Mladá Boleslav's Pisa", for panoramic views of the Jizera valley and Kosmonosy Loreta tower.
🚶♀️ Walk through the remains of a 13th-century castle with double walls, a two-story palace, and a well tower.
💰 Explore the site where 470 silver coins from the Thirty Years' War were found in 1935.
💖 Experience the romantic atmosphere that captivated poet Karel Hynek Mácha, honored with a bronze plaque.
🏞️ Enjoy a picturesque setting above the Jizera river, perfect for history buffs and nature lovers.
👑 Founded by the Markvartici family after 1270, the castle was abandoned by 1513.
💥 Learn about the theories behind the 'Putna' tower's dramatic lean, from 19th-century treasure hunters to a possible gunpowder explosion before 1738.
⛏️ Discover traces of medieval life through archaeological finds, including kitchen remains, ceramics, and metal objects.
🎟️ Entry is charged: Adults 40 CZK, Children (under 6) 6 CZK, Children (6-15) and students 10 CZK.
🗓️ Open daily except Mondays from April to September (10:00 - 17:00).
🍂 In October, open only on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays (10:00 - 17:00).
🚫 Closed from November to March.
⚠️ The upper castle and tower are not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs due to stairs, but the forecourt is accessible. Benches are available below the castle.
🅿️ Free parking is available in the recreational area of Podlázky, about a 15-minute walk from the ruins.
🚂 Take a train to Podlázky station (Mladá Boleslav – Turnov line), followed by a short walk.
🍽️ Find traditional Czech cuisine at Restaurace U Putny in Podlázky, or explore more options in Mladá Boleslav like Restaurant Škoda or Pivnice U Nádraží.
🏛️ Operated by Zřícenina hradu Michalovice - Mladá Boleslav.
⏱️ Plan for about 1 hour to explore the ruins and enjoy the views.
👟 Wear sturdy shoes as the terrain can be uneven.
🌳 Explore other gems of the Český ráj region, including Bezděz Castle, Prachovské skály, and Hruboskalsko.