Obrovo hradiště Hillfort

Welcome to Giant Castle

You're standing in front of one of the most interesting places in our territory that connects the past to the mystery. In front of you are the remains of an old castle that was inhabited over 2,000 years ago. The air here carries a trace of time, and if you look around, you'll see terraces and ramparts that once protected this place from danger. The fort is situated on the top of Hell near Zinkov, and although there is little to see today, its history is rich and fascinating.

Let's see how this place evolved. The first settlement was created here in the late Bronze Age, about 1200 BC. People built the first fortifications and began to settle in this strategically advantageous place. But the most interesting thing came at the end of the eighth century when the Slavs came here. The older settlements from the Bronze Age spread and strengthened even more. They built halls and terraces that protected not only the castle itself, but also the most important part of it - the acropolis, the highest and strongest place. It had an area of nearly half a hectare and was protected from attacks from the northeast.

Now pay attention to what you're seeing. Before you are dragged the remnants of valleys and terraces that once formed solid defenses. These walls are not just stone castles, but proof that people lived here and protected their homes. Notice how the terraces roll and how the ramparts stretch down the slope. This is proof that people carefully planned their settlement and wanted to be safe. There was also an acropolis, the most important part of the castle, where the most important buildings stood and where people met.

If you look at the remains of ceramics and bronze objects found here, you can imagine how people lived. These items are proof that the settlement here lasted until the tenth century. People were cooking here, working with metal, and there were probably ceremonies. Some findings suggest that the fort was also used as a strategic place, perhaps as a place where people met in times of danger.

One of the most interesting things is that the Slavs have expanded the old settlement here and made it a stronger and better protected place. This shows how people have adapted to new conditions and how their lives have evolved. It is also interesting that the castle died at the turn of the tenth and eleventh centuries. People were no longer here regularly, although the remains of the settlement remained. It tells us that history is constantly changing and that every place has its own story.

Imagine what it was like to live in this place. What sounds there were, what smells and what feelings. The fort was not only home, but also a place where people met, worked and protected their families. You can feel the atmosphere here today, although you can see little of the original form.

If you want to get to know this place in more detail, you can see the archaeological findings and learn more about life in this castle. The terraces and walls here are like pages of a book telling the story of our ancestors. Every stone, every find is proof that people lived here and that this place was of great importance.

Thank you for taking the time to come here. Obrovo hradiště is a place that can charm you with its history and secrets. Whether you stop here just for a moment or spend more time here, I'm sure you'll bring something interesting and you'll be happy to remember. When you look at these places, you will feel that they have reached the past and that you have met our ancestors.