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Castle(left up) and chateau(right) in Becov upon Tepla river(left down),West Bohemia.
The beginning of Bečov is closely connected with an important trade route connecting Bohemia and Germany. It ran in the direction from Žlutice to Cheb. A fortified stronghold with a guard and customs function was built on a piece of rock towering over the Teplá River to protect the route in the 13th century. In 1387 king Wenceslas confirmed the Borš of Rýzmburk's right to collect customs fees in Bečov and Dražov.
The present Bečov is trying to get a new, attractive "image" which would increase the number of visitors to the town. For this purpose the historical centre of the town is gradually being repaired. Its gem, a Baroque castle, was opened to the public in 1996. Since the summer of 1997 the most attractive exhibit and magnet of the castle has been the valuable St. Maurus reliquary dating from the 12th century, a unique Romanesque sight of European importance.
(www.becov.cz)