Hořín — A fortress destroyed in the Hussite wars

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Hořín — A fortress destroyed in the Hussite wars

Hořín is in this archive for its events: 1 published here, with their dates.

What this page is

This page gathers what Cultural Heritage Online documents in Hořín, Czech Republic: the entries are the ones already published, each with its own sources, its position and its photographs. It is the shortest way to everything we hold in the city, and it is updated as the archive grows.

Why visit

Hořín is first mentioned in 1319, and the fortress that stood here was destroyed during the Hussite Wars.

Origins and history

The first written mention of Hořín is from 1319. There used to be a fortress here, which was destroyed during the Hussite Wars, and from the 16th century Hořín served the noble families of the region.

Key facts

  • Country: Czech Republic
  • Region: Central Bohemian
  • Places in this archive: 0

What is on in Hořín

Sources

The dates and the titles above are our own record. The history on this page rests on the two sources listed.

Editorial text © Cultural Heritage Online, 2026. No hero image in this first build: an image of the city is added only with an author and a verified licence.

Events here — now on & upcoming

  • Birth Anniversary: Jan August Vitásek — February 20, 1771
    20 Feb 2027
    See the event →

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