A small village at the foot of a large Gothic castle – that's what the Rabbi. A dilapidated castle on the hill above the swiftly flowing river Otava local historians believe the most majestic and impressive citadel of Bohemia.

Based on the records of the fourteenth century, founded a castle pan from Bohuslav Velhartice. At first he gave him the name of Urabi, which means "Sparrow hill", but soon the inhabitants of the nearest village have reduced it to a Rabbi.

Flourished in the XIII-XVI centuries, the castle Rabi was forgotten in the XVIII century, by tacit agreement between the gentlemen of the surrounding cities and villages. The fact that this fortress was so well located that a siege it can be kept for years. When the particular luck any rebel could control all the next important strategic roads that threatened the integrity of the state. So powerful, well-fortified castle, Savassi good times, gradually began to crumble. Only in the early XX century fortress Rabbi went to the Czech state, which began in her large-scale reconstruction. Only after the overhaul and strengthening of the old buildings of the fortress was opened for tourists.

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

With the defensive fortifications of the castle, which extend nearly 3 miles, offers a magnificent view of the surrounding area.