Castle Louka

Louka, Czechia, Czech Republic (Czechia)

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Castle Louka is the ruined remains of a medieval Gothic castle located on Hradisko Hill above the village of Louka in the South Moravian Region of Czechia.

The castle was likely founded in the 14th century and is first documented in 1360 as the seat of Procek of Lomnice, serving as an important administrative and defensive center for the surrounding estates. Ownership passed through several noble families, including the Lords of Lomnice, the Boskovic family, and the Pernštejns.

Although modifications were made in the early 16th century, the castle gradually lost its importance and was already described as abandoned by the late 1500s. Today, only fragments of the structure remain, including sections of walls, a gate, foundations, traces of moats, and accessible cellar spaces. The ruins are protected as a Czech cultural monument and offer visitors a glimpse into the region’s medieval history amid scenic countryside views.