The small village at the foot of a large Gothic castle - that's what Ruby. Tumbledown castle on a hill over the rapidly flowing river Otava local historians consider the most majestic and imposing citadel Bohemia.

Based on the records of the XIV century, he founded the castle of Velhartice Bohuslav pan. At first, he gave him the name Vrabie, which translated means "Pygmy hill", but soon the inhabitants of the nearest village to reduce it to Rabi.

Thrives in XIII-XVI centuries, the castle Rabi was forgotten in the XVIII century by tacit agreement between Messrs surrounding towns and villages. The fact that the castle was so centrally located that the siege it could be kept for years. With any luck particular rebel could control all the next important strategic roads that carried the threat to the integrity of the state. So powerful, well-fortified castle, have known good times, gradually began to crumble. Only at the beginning of the XX century fortress Rabi went to the Czech state, which started in her large-scale reconstruction. Only after the overhaul and strengthening of old buildings castle was opened to tourists.

It is possible to visit both independently and as part of a tour group. Second - is preferable, because then the guide will tell a lot of incredible stories associated with this lock. For example, local historians believe that it was then the commander Jan Zizka lost his eye.

On the castle fortifications, which stretch almost 3 km, it offers a magnificent view of the surroundings.