"A dominant hilltop stronghold and one of the largest fully preserved castles in Central Europe; it's a major Old Town vantage point and also hosts a courtyard Christmas market during the holidays. Access options include the funicular up to the fortress, which provides easy panoramic viewpoints over the city." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines