Albrecht of Valdštejn, the imperial generalissimo, and major political figure during the early 17th century, is arguably the most famous person to be associated closely with Český ráj.
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Hrubá Skála castle
Hrubá Skála castle was founded in the 14th century by the Valdštejn dynasty. It has a long and interesting history and today houses a private hotel/public restaurant.
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Jičín
Jičín, founded in the late 13th century, is the largest town in the region, and has some fine examples of Renaissance and Baroque architecture, including its famous town square.
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Kost castle
Kost is the most dramatic and impressive of the Český ráj gothic castles, constructed in the 14th century on a sandstone outcrop, by the Markvart family.
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Mnichovo Hradiště
The town of Mnichovo Hradiště is dominated by its fine baroque 17th century chateau. The town and chateau are closely associated with the famous Valdštejn and Markvart dynasties.
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