Střekov Castle Is Perched Atop A Cliff Above The River Elbe, Near The City Of Ústí Nad Labem In The Czech Republic. Stock Photography

Střekov Castle is perched atop a cliff above the River Elbe, near the city of Ústí nad Labem in the Czech Republic. It was built in the 14th century to protect the waterway and collect duties on transported goods, the castle is renowned for its impressive views. It has enchanted a variety of visiting artists, most notably Goethe, Richard Wagner, and Karel Hynek Mácha.