Must See Castles in The Czech Republic
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Prague Castle
Largest coherent castle complex in the world and an ancient symbol of the Czech State, spanning nearly 70,000 square meters. It has served as the seat of Czech princes, kings, and presidents since the 9th century.
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Vysehrad
Vysehrad, the former seat of Czech emperors used from the 10th century, is built on a steep hill from which it overlooks the Vltava River.
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Spilberk Castle
Historic castle and former fortress with over 700 years of history, now serving as a museum and cultural venue. Notable for its medieval origins, military significance, and architectural styles spanning Gothic and Baroque periods.
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Hluboká Castle
Gothic Revival château originally founded in the 13th century and later rebuilt in a romantic Tudor Gothic style. The site features extensive art collections, historical interiors, and ornamental gardens.
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Karlštejn Castle
This impressive Gothic castle built by the "father of the country" Charles IV in 1348, is one of the most visited monuments in the Czech…
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Wallenstein Palace
Wallenstein Palace is a monumental 17th-century Baroque complex located in Lesser Quarter, which is currently the home of the Czech Senate.
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Kinský Palace
Named after one of its owners, the Kinsky family, this historical building now serves as an art museum.
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Lednice Château
A romantic chateau placed in UNESCO protected area of beautiful parks.
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Loket Castle
Loket Castle is a 12th-century Gothic castle in Loket in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic.
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Křivoklát Castle
Křivoklát Castle is one of the most important Gothic monuments in the country.
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Konopiště Chateau
Konopiště is a fairytale hunting chateau built in Renaissance-Gothic style with a vast adjacent park.
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Veveří Castle
Veveří Castle is a medieval fortress with a history spanning nearly 800 years, originally serving as a royal residence and strategic defensive site. It is notable for its well-preserved Gothic and Romanesque architecture and functions as a museum.
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Kroměříž Castle
Baroque episcopal palace and gardens, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site as an exceptionally complete example of a European Baroque princely residence.
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Slavkov Castle
Significant Baroque palace and national monument featuring a historical museum and a 15-hectare French-style garden. It is known as the site where the 1805 armistice was signed following the Battle of the Three Emperors.
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Raduň Chateau
A beautiful Renaissance-Classicist chateau joined by a vast, peacuful English park perfect for long walks or cycling.
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Castle Bouzov
Bouzov Castle is a castle in Bouzov in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic.
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Landštejn Castle
Landštejn Castle is a 13th-century castle in Staré Město pod Landštejnem in Jindřichův Hradec District in the South Bohemian Region of the…
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Rabí Castle
The most extensive ruin in Czech Republic and a site of many battles offers great insight into life in a medieval fortress.
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Orlík Chateau
Orlík Castle is a château 500 metres in Orlík nad Vltavou, in Písek District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic.
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Lešná Chateau
A unique chateau with its fairytale-like spires and decorations is a perfect site for a day trip with the whole family.
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