A re-enactment of the siege of Bezděz Castle

Photo: Radek Petrášek, ČTK

A re-enactment of the siege of Bezděz Castle by Sigismund of Hungary, who arrived in summer of 1402 with his army in an attempt to besiege the castle, took place at the weekend. Visitors were treated to historical fencing, period weapons in action, but also a visit to a torture chamber, a taste of medieval cuisine and period arts and crafts.

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