Heritage sites in Czech Republic and Slovakia undergo restoration

Several historical sites in Central Europe are undergoing significant restoration projects to improve safety and tourism accessibility.

In the Czech Republic, the rock castle Drábské světničky is scheduled to reopen to visitors at the end of September. Following a rescue project costing nearly 17 million CZK, Lesy České republiky has implemented various improvements, including new steel and wooden stairs, walkways, ramps, and stabilized slopes. The site had been closed since 2019 due to erosion, high visitor traffic, and vandalism. The project involved digital mapping and collaboration with archaeologists and the Bohemian Paradise Protected Landscape Area.

In Slovakia, restoration work continues at Čičva Castle near Vranov nad Topľou. The Pro futuro hradu Čičva association is utilizing traditional methods and historical materials, such as locally sourced mortar, to repair palace wings and bastions. The project also aims to improve infrastructure by reconstructing the access road to increase visitor numbers. The initiative includes a social component, employing local workers through a national project aimed at supporting social economics.