Zřícenina rodu Ballymotte

Ruin Horažďovice, Plzeňský kraj, Czech Republic

What to expect

The Zřícenina rodu Ballymotte is a unique place to visit, especially for families with children. It is an artificial ruin of a castle, built in 1840 as a replica of the Irish castle Ballymote, the ancestral home of the Taaffe family. The ruin is surrounded by a beautiful forest park with a pond and features stone sculptures of animals, such as a turtle, stork, and dragons. The place is perfect for a family hike and offers a lot of space for children to run around and explore. The forest park also features an alley that is unparalleled in the area, with a combination of coniferous and deciduous trees. The artificial ruin itself is an impressive structure with four stone towers connected by walls, and its monumentality makes it a great spot for family photos

Plan your family visit to the Zřícenina rodu Ballymotte with these blog insights 👇

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Fairy-tale forest Prašivice (Horaovice)

Fairy-tale forest Prašivice (Horaovice)
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the ruin, which is a replica of an Irish castle, and explored its surroundings

Highlights: The family enjoyed the historical significance of the ruin and the opportunity to explore its surroundings ✨