Castle Cracow was built in the XIII century on the site of an ancient wooden Fort with a defensive purpose. His master Ietrich Grognet kept in the fortress with a large garrison, which could act to protect the Royal castle Tareev nearby.

During the armed clashes the army of king Premysl Otakar II with his opponents – supporters of the family of vítek family castle faithful servants of the Czech ruler, too, was subjected to numerous sieges. About this period it became clear that one should pay great attention to the strengthening of the fortress. So the castle Cracow surrounded by high walls and a deep moat filled with water. Next to the manor building erected a high tower, from the top of which overlooking all the surrounding area. Thus, traditional Fort turned into a real, almost impregnable castle.

The further history of the castle Cracow closely connected with the names of famous Czech families who owned them. So, during the Hussite wars the castle was owned by the nobility of Colourful, which first performed at the king's side, but, saving their property, swore allegiance to the Hussites. At the same time to strengthen the fortress architect Jan Test builds over the Palace Krasov the construction of another tower, for which reliability is surrounded by a wall.

In 1631, a powerful castle became the possession of Ian David barina. This peace-loving man looked at the thick walls and water-filled moat. However, the use of water found near the castle he built two mills, which brought in a good income. Being zealous master, Borin has turned the once-legendary fortress in a large farm. Here he worked by the brewery, a smithy, and several craft workshops. The barns were kept herds of goats and cows. In the fields behind the castle began to grow cereals. However, the fortifications were not destroyed and were useful during the Thirty years war.

In XVII-XVIII centuries the castle belonged to the monks, then was abandoned and forgotten. Nowadays the ruins of the castle Cracow only attract tourists.