Vyšehořovice Fortress

Vyšehořovice is a ruin of medieval fortress, located in the village Vyšehořovice in the Praha- east district. This building was probably created at the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries and has been protected as a cultural monument since 1966. Its historical importance lies in the development of construction, which shows the transformation from a separate tower to a complex fortified mansion.

The fortress was built during the period of development of small chateaux and chateaux in Bohemia, serving as a centre of local administration. This process was linked to the consolidation of state power and the settlement of new territories. The first written mention of the fort dates back to 1450, when it belonged to Olifern the Man.

The oldest part was a loose square living tower, whose masonry dates back to the mid-13th century, which was confirmed by an archaeological survey. A reconstruction took place before the end of the 14th century, during which a wall was built with a rectangular plan and a protective moat. The entrance to the premises was made up of a branch tower in the southern corner with a large portal and a pedestrian gate.

In the western part was built a three-space palace with valenas encircled by floors and preserved portals. Between the narrower side of the palace and the tower, a narrow alley has developed, probably leading the bridge to the tower. A smaller building connected to the palace was built along the north wall, while another residential building connected to the Bransky tower appeared at the east wall.

During the 16th century, the fort was modified for economic purposes, which included filling the ditch, relocating the entrance and increasing the perimeter wall with the connection of economic objects. In the 19th century, it gradually became desolate. Until 1988 the fort was managed by JZD May Nehvizda.

In 1957, a building historical survey began, confirming the existence of a prism tower from the mid-13th century and residential buildings from the beginning of the 15th and the end of the 16th century.

Today, the ruin is found on the premises of the farm court, serving as a testament to the transformation of the medieval residence into an agricultural object. If you visit this place, you can learn more about the history of local administration and architectural development of the region.