The main historical symbol of Liberec is the old Town Hall, a striking Renaissance-style architectural monument. Its construction took place at the end of the 19th century, the main architect was Franz Neumann. In the second half of the 19th century, Liberec had the status of a major industrial center, so the new Town Hall was to become the embodiment of its wealth and prosperity. The spectacular Town Hall building, which looks more like a palace, continues to be used for its original purpose to this day. The main feature of the building is the tower, which rises to the height of 65 meters, a statue of a knight is installed on its top. In the vicinity of the city, you can find the ancient Bezděz Castle, which is a vivid example of Gothic architecture. The castle's construction was carried out in the second half of the 13th century. It became one of the most important defensive centers for the region. By the 17th century, it has survived many battles but remained intact. The building suffered the most during the Thirty Years War when the Swedish troops have managed to capture the castle for the first time in its history. In the 17th century, a monastery was founded in the castle and some important relics were brought here. Bezděz became a pilgrimage center, every year it was visited by over 40,000 people. In 1932, the castle became a property of Karl Wallenstein, a descendant of one of the fortress' last owners. A large-scale reconstruction that has begun under his
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