Castle Ruins Šostýn

Kopřivnice, Czechia, Czech Republic (Czechia)

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Castle Ruins Šostýn are the remains of a medieval Gothic castle located on a hill near Kopřivnice in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic.

The castle was built at the end of the 13th century and formed part of a network of fortifications that protected important routes through the Moravian Gate. During the late Middle Ages, Šostýn changed hands several times and was involved in regional conflicts. It was captured, damaged, and eventually abandoned in the first half of the 15th century, after which it gradually fell into ruin.

Today, visitors can explore the remains of walls, foundations, cellars, moats, and defensive earthworks. The site is protected as a cultural monument and is also known for the discovery of the “Šostýn Venus,” a small 13th-century ivory figurine found during archaeological excavations.