Castles and Chateaus

It's hard to pick just one place. Each of them is original and worth a trip. You can start planning: Radyně, Kozel, Rabí, Velhartice, Zbiroh, Horšovský Týn, Manětín, Přimda and many other castles and chateaus are waiting for your visit.

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Rabí Castle

Rabí Castle was built around 1350 as a guard fortress, towering over the Otava River. Today, the castle offers not only guided tours, but also various cultural events and is a popular tourist destination for visitors of all ages.

The Royal Castle of Kašperk

Kašperk (Karlsberg) Castle, built by order of the Bohemian King and Roman Emperor Charles IV, is located in a picturesque corner of Bohemian Forest, not far from the town of Kašperské Hory. The view of the highest-situated castle in Bohemia is truly fabulous.

Velhartice Castle

The Velhartice State Castle and Chateau is one of the most romantic structures in Bohemian Forest. It is located between the towns of Klatovy and Sušice on a rocky promontory surrounded by the Ostružná River. The importance of the castle is evidenced by the fact that the Bohemian crown jewels were secretly stored here in the 15th century.

Radyně Castle

It would be hard to find a more typical landmark of the Pilsen Region. The royal castle of Radyně was built in 1356–1361 during the reign of the Bohemian King and Emperor of the Roman Empire Charles IV. The castle was named Karlskrone(Charles’ Crown) in his honour and is still a popular trip destination.

Přimda Castle

The ruins of Přimda Castle stand on top of a rocky ridge above the town of the same name in the northern part of the Upper Palatinate Forest. Only the remains of the towers of the castle that once served as a royal prison can be visited today.

Nebílovy Chateau

Baroque architecture, ceiling paintings by Antonín Tuvora, exhibitions and the unforgettable atmosphere of the chateau. All this and much more is on offer at Nebílovy Castle, a Viennese-like palace planted in the Bohemian countryside that is definitely worth a visit.

Švihov Water Castle

Švihov Castle was built at the end of the 15th century by the royal judge Půta Švihovský, one of the most important men of the Rýzmberk family. Since then, the castle has gone through many phases up to its present reconstructed form.

Zbiroh Chateau

The chateau as we see it today was built from the original fortified castle, which was founded at the beginning of the 13thcentury. Over the centuries, several owners changed in possession of the castle and even the overall style has changed to its present Neo-Renaissance form. The castle is home to the deepest dug well in Europe, and the painter Alfons Mucha also stayed here.

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