The main symbol of the city of Štramberk - a formidable castle, built in the form of the tower, which the locals refer to all tubes. Images of this castle replicated in numerous souvenir posters and postcards. Štramberk Fortress seen from anywhere in the city, she immediately attracts attention and impresses with its appearance.

On the establishment of the castle is a legend, confirm the presence in these parts of the Knights Templar. They say that at the beginning of the XIV century castle laid the Templars discover an impregnable rock, which forms part of the Beskid Mountains. But modern historians doubt this story and believe that the founders of the castle can be considered unknown Moravian aristocrats and gentlemen Beneshovtsev. The castle was built with the security mission: it was built on the border of the Moravian principality. At the foot of the castle there was soon a small village, it has evolved into a city.

The tower-pipe, which was part of the castle complex - 40 meters. From the observation platform located at its top, very good to see all the surrounding area. The possibility of such a review was a great advantage in the Middle Ages, so the castle would hold many gentlemen. It was rebuilt, cared for, preventing dilapidation. He was able to avoid damage during the Hussite battles, but much hurt in the Thirty Years' War. Local residents saw a cluster of useless stones, very happy, and they were separated, using as a building material. It would have deprived the city of its main decoration, if not for the reconstruction of the XIX century. Unfortunately, the restoration of the tower, and be subject only to a few fragments of the fortress wall. The rest could not be saved.