The arboretum in Bílá Lhota, which you will find just a few kilometers to the east of Bouzov Castle, is a national natural monument, spread over an area of ​​almost three hectares. You will see here about three hundred different species and…

The Křtiny Arboretum is a beautiful corner of nature, which is constantly changing with the seasons, so it still has something to surprise. If you like nature walks, you will definitely enjoy them.  

The year was 1840, when the owner of the estate in Nalžovské Hory near Klatovy decided to build his second home in a nearby forest. It was Eduard Taaffe, a native of Ireland, who, with the help of skilled builders, transferred an imitation of his…

The village called Bělá pod Bezdězem, in which there is a Renaissance chateau, can be found just a few kilometers from Mladá Boleslav. It was founded in 1337 and immediately afterwards a fortified fortress was built near the city walls, the…

On the way from Prague towards Mladá Boleslav, you will come across the town of Benátky nad Jizerou, in which a complex of a Renaissance and Baroque chateau, which surrounds a large park, rises on a high promontory above the Jizera River.…

The picturesque location on the hill at the western side of the square in the village of Bezdružice is occupied by the Baroque chateau of the same name, which can be seen from a far.

Originally a Gothic castle, today a Baroque chateau, which rises on top in the town of Bílina, can be found in Teplice, near the Duchcov chateau.

Above the beautiful Vranov dam, not far from the town of Vranov, stands the Bítov castle, which you should definitely not miss on your travels.

Blansko is a town located in the valley of the river Svratka, about twenty kilometers north of Brno. Not far from its main square there is a chateau, which will be a pleasant way to diversify a trip to the Moravian region. It doesn't mean much when…

The picturesque location on a wooded promontory and romantic architecture directly predestines the castle to be used as a backdrop for shooting a number of fairy tales. About Princess Jasněnka and the flying shoemaker, Arabela returns, or Kopretiny for…

At the edge of Brandýs nad Labem and the bank of the Elbe, we find a Renaissance chateau, built in the places where the fortress once stood. Jan z Michalovice had it built here at the beginning of the 14th century.

Originally, in the place of today's castle in Břeclav there was a castle, founded by Prince Břetislav I. between 1041 and 1050, whose task was to protect the trade route across the river Dyje. The castle was originally wooden and occupied the same…

Are you looking for a nice place in the center of Brno, where you can take a pleasant walk, but also learn something? Do you like flowers, plants and trees? Then the Brno Botanical Garden could be the right destination for you. There are two botanical…

The history of the majestic Buchlov Castle on one of the highest hills of Chřiby, a highland located in Central Moravia, began to be written sometime in the first half of the 13th century. At that time, the Czech king had it built as a defensive fortress…

The construction of the Buchlovice chateau began just before 1700 at the request of the then owner of the estate and the nearby Buchlov castle, the rich Count Jan Dětřich Petřvaldský of Petřvald. There are two versions of the reason why he decided…

In the Vysočina region, in the Třebíč district, there is a small village called Budišov and a Renaissance, Baroque chateau.

To the south of Litoměřice and to the west of Roudnice nad Labem we find the originally Gothic royal castle, which later underwent renaissance reconstruction. Already in the 12th century, a settlement with a princely court and a fortified fortress stood…

In the Pilsen region, as well as in other places in our country, we can meet the material sources of the ancient past on every corner. It is no different near Nýrsko, in the small village of Bystřice nad Úhlavou.

A completely unique example of how mansions were modernized is the castle in Bystřice pod Hostýnem, located in the direction southeast of Přerov. It also went down in history mainly because it was owned by the famous Laudon family for more than a…

Are you hesitant about where to go on a trip? Do you want to learn something new from our history and surround yourself with a truly beautiful environment? Then visit the Bechyně chateau, which you will surely fall in love with!

If you are one of the enthusiastic fans of Červená Lhota and you can't get enough of the water level, which proudly surrounds the ancient residences of the rulers, go on a trip to the castle Blatná.

Are you planning a visit to the monument, which has undergone several interesting reconstructions, was also used for economic purposes and is currently the seat of the museum? Then head to Roztoky Castle near Prague. You can admire Gothic, Renaissance,…

Do you enjoy traveling? Go around Sázava and you will find a lot of beautiful places. The first written records relating to Ledeč nad Sázavou Castle in the town of the same name date back to 1181. The castle can be found in the Vysočina…

To the southeast of Olomouc is the ancient town of Lipník nad Bečvou with a picturesque castle and other valuable historical monuments. Within the Přerov district, this is the only monument reserve, and literally a stone's throw away, you will…

Travel to the foothills of the Eagle Mountains! Except for the place where the Litice castle from the end of the 13th century rises on a hill above the river Orlicí. The Drslavice family took care of the castle, it was first mentioned in writing in…

Do you long for a romantic trip into Czech history? Walk through the gate of the ruins of the Pecka castle and enter ancient times. Above the town of Pecka, on a rocky outcrop, rises the ruins of a castle, attractive not only for its history, but also for…

Jestřebí used to be a huge castle, built at the end of the 13th century above the Castle Pond by Jindřich Berka of Dubá. Unfortunately, its original form has only been partially preserved to this day. The bedrock under the castle eroded…

Have you visited one of the most famous South Bohemian castles with a fascinating history? If not, do not hesitate and go to Strakonice Castle. You will certainly be satisfied with its visit, even though this monument has undergone several building…

If you look around the town of Štramberk, you can not miss the ruins of the castle, which is a significant landmark of the whole area. The castle stands on a hill called Zámecký, a striking part is the reconstructed watchtower, called…

The original name of Fürstenberg Castle was named after the fashion dictates of the time. You can visit it all year round, sit for refreshments in the castle pub or stay directly in the castle hostel. You can have fun at various seasonal events,…

A few kilometers in the direction southeast of Prague we find Týnec nad Sázavou and in it the remains of the Přemyslid castle, which creates a picturesque landmark of the whole city. If you go to Týnec nad Sázavou by train,…

One of the gems of castle architecture in our country can be found near Kostelec nad Orlicí, southwest of Rychnov nad Kněžnou. The site of today's chateau was originally a water fortress, which the Renaissance chateau did not replace until…

To the north of Prostějov and to the west of Olomouc you will find the Velký Košíř nature park, at the edge of which lies Bohemia pod Košířem, a charming village in Haná. For almost two centuries, the local estate…

One of our most fairytale castles is located in southern Bohemia, is surrounded by water and is connected to the shore only by a stone bridge. The very location of the chateau, outside the main road, near the forest, in an almost sunken corner in the…

The place where Karel Heinlein's secret meeting with Lord Runciman took place in 1938 can be found in Jirkov, in the Chomutov district. There is a picturesque Baroque castle, whose history began to be written at the end of the 13th century, when there…

On the main road from Jindřichův Hradec to Pelhřimov, you will pass through the town of Kamenice nad Lipou, where it is worth stopping at the local chateau and at the same time the dominants of the whole town.

In the picturesque town of Boskovice you can find not only the castle of the same name, but also the castle ruins. Whoever goes to Boskovice should definitely not forget the local western town or cave. It's up to you what you enjoy and what you prefer.

At the beginning, the dominant feature of the town of Březnice, the local Renaissance chateau, stood the aristocratic Buzic family, whose members had a fortress built on the site of today's chateau. It happened at the beginning of the 13th century and…

The non-traditional layout of the circular section and the renaissance arcaded courtyard make the Bruntál chateau a special chateau building, unique in this respect in the Czech Republic. In addition, the chateau in Bruntál also served as a…

Bučovice Chateau is a completely unique example of Renaissance architecture in the Czech Republic. The Mannerist decoration in the interiors of the chateau and the stone fountain in the chateau arcaded courtyard, consisting of ninety columns with rich…

Fryštácký Castle can be found in the most beautiful part of the city, where it dominates Fryštácký Square. The Empire chateau was built on the site of the original wooden Gothic castle, which was founded here by…

On the outskirts of the village Horní Libchava (4km from Česká Lípa) there is a Renaissance chateau of the same name from the 16th century, which is now in the private hands of the traveler Oldřich Kilián, who equipped the…

Come with us to one of the most accessible monuments in our country. If you decide to complete all six visiting circuits, it will take you more than 5 hours. Welcome to the State Castle and Chateau Horšovský Týn.

Take a walk with us through the old castle park, as well as gentlemen and ladies in the 16th century, listen to the birdsong, the rustle of the leaves of old trees. Welcome to Hradec nad Moravicí Castle.

In the town of Valašské Meziříčí itself, we can find the Renaissance Žerotín chateau, the construction of which began during the first half of the 16th century by Jan of Pernštejn. In 1648, the building was…

The Moravian-Silesian Region and the Bruntál District - this is exactly where the town of Krnov lies, and almost in its very center is the chateau, forming a complex consisting of several buildings, spread over an almost square floor plan. It is…

Can you imagine a castle in the middle of a zoo? This is a fact in Zlín. At the same time, the Zlín-Lešná Chateau stands and welcomes visitors to the Zlín-Lešná Zoo. Where did he come from? And what came…

Letohrad is a picturesque town located near the East Bohemian Ústí nad Orlicí and Žamberk. Until 1950, the town was named Kyšperk after the castle of the same name, of which only a torso has survived today.

For example, go to the Liběchov chateau from the town of Mělník, about six kilometers away. A fortress stood on the site of the chateau in the 14th century. One of the interesting events of Liběchov is the stay of Jan Hus, who left here at the time…

On the left bank of the Elbe and at the northern end of the Elbe lowlands, we find Lovosice, whose unmistakable dominant feature is the Lovoš mountain. It is from its top that the town of Lovosice is literally situated in the palm of your hand.

Can you guess which castle is nicknamed the "pearl of the West Bohemian Baroque"? You can find it in the Pilsen region and it is the Manětín chateau. The original settlement of Manětín was donated by King Vladislav II. to the…

At the confluence of the Vltava and Elbe rivers, the Mělník chateau, visible from afar, will captivate you. Already during the 9th century, you would find a Slavic fortified settlement here, which was replaced by a medieval castle in later years.…

A classic castle tour, sitting with dessert and coffee or entertainment at one of the cultural events - all this can be experienced in the charming Napajedla castle, located near Zlín, and called the "Baroque gem".

To the northwest of Chotěboř lies Nová Ves, a village founded in 1288 by Mstislav, a knight from Chlumek Castle near Čáslav. Historical sources do not mention the manor, only a large estate is mentioned. In 1709, however, the farm was bought…

A few kilometers southwest of Brno we find the original Cistercian monastery, and today a Renaissance castle, which is located directly on the square in Oslavany. The buildings of the former monastery became farm buildings, next to which a chateau was…

If you find yourself in the Elbe, the place where the rivers Elbe and Chrudimka meet, you will certainly visit the beautiful historic town of Pardubice. The town is not only known for the Great Pardubice or gingerbread production, but right in the center…

The village of Peruc, in which we find the castle of the same name, lies 14 km east of the town of Louny and southwest of the Říp mountain. In addition to other other attractions that can be seen in the vicinity of the village of Peruc, it is…

Depending on the location, you would say that the original castle was to be used exclusively for defense. The location at the confluence of two rivers directly encouraged this use. After damage in later times, however, the castle was rebuilt into a castle…

At the edge of Strážnice, a small town near Hodonín in South Moravia, we find a Neo-Renaissance chateau set in an English landscape park.

When visiting the Znojmo region, you cannot miss the Uherčice chateau complex. Gardens, park, representative and residential premises, farm and administrative buildings form a single complex. The castle is still in poor condition, because in the last…

Visit the original royal castle, now the Úsov chateau above the town of Šumperk. Combine a visit to a place that has been through Moravian history with a tour of many trophy exhibits. The castle was built as a French castle, a large part of…

The first indirect mention of the Velké Meziříčí castle comes from the first half of the 13th century. The lords of Lomnice, who owned Velké Meziříčí until the end of the 14th century, also gave the town their…

The Renaissance chateau in Vsetín is the oldest historical building in this center of Wallachia, and its tower still oversees the ancient path leading to the Beskydy mountain passes. At present, the castle building in Vsetín houses the…

Zbiroh, a chateau where the general public has been banned for many years, stands in the beautiful surroundings of the deep Křivoklát forests near Brdy. This is not just an "ordinary" lock. This one boasts several "best" ...

Žleby Chateau is one of the castles that will enchant you with its delicate charm and atmosphere. At first glance, it will seem to you that the original castle was not modified in any way, but the opposite is true. The medieval castle was much simpler,…

In Cheb, visitors will appreciate and experts will be amazed by the local castle of the Imperial Palatinate type, which is completely unique in the Czech Republic. The German emperor Friedrich Barbarossa stood at its beginnings, but long before its…

Visit with us the Chropyně chateau, which is located at the southern tip of the Central Moravian plain of Haná.

Taste real castle beer with us, which has a tradition here since the end of the 16th century, but let's take it in order.

Perhaps a little neglected, but very picturesque Baroque castle, can be found in Čimelice, a village located in the direction northwest of Písek and only a few kilometers from Blatná.

In southern Bohemia, in the Jindřichův Hradec district, in the village of Dačice, we find a classicist chateau. However, you can visit two castles in the town, Starý and Nový, and both are associated with the aristocratic Krajíř…

A charming Rococo chateau in Dobříš, surrounded by an English park and a French garden, can be found in the town of the same name in the district of Příbram near Prague. Its current owner is Dipl. Ing. Jerome Colloredo-Mansfeld and…

The town of Doksy is located near the shore of Lake Mácha, in the direction not southeast of Česká Lípa. It is first mentioned in historical sources in connection with the year 1293 and later with the personality of Charles IV, who…

The town of Doudleby nad Orlicí is also known for its late Renaissance chateau, located just not far from the main road. This monument is approximately 8 km away from Rychnov nad Kněžnou.

The castle is famous, among other things, for the fact that the famous seducer Giacomo Casanova stayed in its walls, which can be found about 8 km southwest of Teplice and is known as Duchcov. In addition to the museum dedicated to Casanov, there is also…

The Sokolí hnízdo excursion chateau is already an almost integral part of the picturesque corner of Bohemian Switzerland and, above all, of the Pravčická gate, in the immediate vicinity of which it stands.

Near Jetřichovice and about 5 km from Česká Kamenice we find one of the rock castles of Bohemian Switzerland. Its name is Falkenstein and since 1958 it has been under state protection as a cultural monument. The foundations of buildings and rock…

Although Frýdek - Místek is a twin city, we can find only one chateau in it, on the territory of Frýdek. It was originally a Gothic castle, which is first mentioned in historical sources in connection with the year 1327, and which was…

On the outskirts of the town of Frýdlant, north of Liberec, just a few kilometers from the border with Poland, you can visit a Renaissance castle and chateau, built on a basalt promontory above the river Směda. In the Czech Republic, Frý…

Hamz's arboretum can be found in the forest park of Hamza's Luže Medical Center near Košumberk, southwest of Vysoké Mýto. The local park was founded by Professor MUDr. František Hamza at the beginning of the 20th…

It is also called Krvomlejn and its remains can be found on a promontory near the Harasov pond near the settlement of Harasov on the road between Lhotka near Mělník to Kokořínský Důl.

The medieval guard castle and chateau Horní hrad, called Hauenštejn, stands near Stráž nad Ohří on the slopes of the Ore Mountains. The ruin, in which the castle and chateau turned during the second half of the 20th century,…

Do you hear a ring? These are hammer blows on the anvil of master blacksmiths, who meet every year at Helfštýn Castle to show their works. They have been presenting their craft here since 1982, and over time, blacksmiths from all over Europe…

The town of Heřmanův Městec can be found to the west of Chrudim and there is a relatively large chateau directly built in the Baroque style. Although it currently serves as a retirement home and its interiors are not open to the public, at least the…

Dream and let yourself be carried away by the waves of the fairytale castle Hluboká. Its white silhouette from a distance attracts not only lovers of history, but also romance from all over the country. According to one legend, the castle got its…

Hněvín Castle is currently one of the largest and most beautiful landmarks of the city of Most and its surroundings. It is a replica of the original castle, which today serves as a restaurant and a popular tourist destination. Part of the castle is…

The first mention of Horažďovice comes from 1251. Two decades later, we come across sources that speak of the construction of city fortifications and the construction of a castle. It was built in the Gothic style and the main building became a prismatic…

From the confluence of the Elbe and the Vltava, literally a stone's throw away you will find the Hořín chateau. It is located just a few kilometers southwest of Mělník and is built in the Rococo spirit.

Are you interested in how people lived in the magnificent, representative and modern seat of the 18th century? What did the lounges of the demanding Count Jan František of Vrbno look like? Come and see the Music, Red, Green Lounge or Rudolf's…

Do you like mysteries? Are you attracted by mysterious forces and unexplained phenomena? Then you are in the right place, because Houska Castle is one big mystery. Just the reason for its very existence… it stands in a place that has no strategic…

Do you know the fairy tales The Prince and the Evening Star, Anička with Hazelnuts, the films The Necklace, Jana Eyrová, The Dark Blue World, The Angel's Face? And do you know what they have in common? They were all filmed at the Hrádek…

Just a few kilometers from Turnov, high on a sandstone rock, we find the romantic Hrubá Skála chateau, which definitely rightly served as a backdrop for the filming of a number of fairy tales. Visitors can see the courtyard and the…

Welcome to Turnov, the gateway to the Bohemian Paradise. When we set off from the square along the Castle Trail through the Jizera Valley, around Dlask's farm in Dolánky, we come to the castle moat, which is connected to the park where the Hrub…

Follow us in the footsteps of forest fairies after which the castle was named after the legend. They appeared in the surrounding forests and terrified the wayfarers who passed through.

Enjoy with us the absolutely unmistakable, Italian-inspired hunting lodge, which is one of the symbols of the Bohemian Paradise. Its floor plan has an oval shape, an untraditional ornament shines on the roof - a golden crescent. Humprecht is so different…

The original late Gothic fortress was built between 1520 and 1530 by the mortgage lord Petr ze Žerotín. Ferdinand Hoffmann of Grünbüchl, an educated Styrian nobleman, president of the court chamber, courtier, personal friend of Rudolf II,…

Welcome to the castle, which is dedicated to art, especially music. You will find many rare collections and many others that you will not find anywhere else. Visit the Jánský Vrch chateau with us.

Come with us to the most visited monument in the Vysočina region, to the largest building of the first half of the 18th century in Europe. The symbol of the town of Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou, the Jaroměřice chateau.

Wondering how to live in a castle? Let us take you around the Jemniště chateau, which was still inhabited by the Stenberg family.

Visit with us the town where the Hussites had a stronghold during the Hussite wars, a town where there are two castles, the old and the new.

Let yourself be tempted to visit one of the most interesting buildings in the Czech Republic, the former magnificent seat of the Lobkovic family, the Pearl of the Ore Mountains, and the Jezeří chateau.

If you are in Jičín, you must not miss the Jičín chateau, which is known, for example, from Václav Čtvrtek's fairy tales. You can find it on Wallenstein Square right in the middle of the city.

Do you know the White Lady? Do you know why he appears and where he appears? Visit the largest monument complex in the Czech Republic, the Jindřichův Hradec castle and chateau, and learn more.

Come with us to find out what seat the highest burgrave of the Kingdom of Bohemia built in the early 19th century.

Kámen Castle got its name from the rock on which it stands. It is located in the village of the same name only 15 kilometers from the town of Pelhřimov. In addition to admirers of historical monuments, motorcycle lovers will also enjoy themselves…

Come with us to the most important landmark of Chlumec nad Cidlinou, the castle, which you will see on arrival from either side. To the Karlova Koruna chateau.

Come with us to the castle, which you know well from the film Night at Karlštejn.

Visit with us the highest royal castle in Bohemia. It is located at an altitude of 886 m above sea level and offers a beautiful view of the Bohemian Forest. Head to Kašperk Castle.

In Valašské Meziříčí, there are two castles close to each other - the Žerotínů chateau, which after reconstruction has been the venue for cultural events, and the Kinský chateau, which we will introduce in this…

Come with us to see the "porcelain" castle, there is a lot of porcelain from different parts of the world and from different time periods waiting for you, you can buy porcelain here and also look under the hand of a porcelain painter. You will…

Come with us to get to know the place where the famous composer and writer Kryštof Harant from Polžice and Bezdružice was born, Klenová Castle.

Come with us northeast of Mělník, where an impregnable castle rises above the river Pšovka in Dokelská pahorkatina.

According to historical sources, the history of Kolodějský chateau dates back to 1346, when the local seat is referred to as a fortress, which was later bought by Charles IV. and subsequently donated it to his brother, the Moravian margrave Jan…

The village of Branná, which can be found in the Šumperk region, is known mainly for the picturesque grouping of the local chateau and the ruins of Kolštejn Castle, from which the torso of the walls, the rest of the palace and the…

It happens that with narrowed eyes we overlook many gems of our homeland. This is the case of Komařice Castle (Komářice) in the district of České Budějovice. The part that he can miss is also due to his rather poor condition. Nevertheless,…

Take a look into the past and visit the chateau, which was inhabited and made famous by the passionate hunter and collector František Ferdinand d´Este.

Come with us to the sandstone rocks, where there is a beautiful medieval castle, whose five-storey trapezoidal tower is its symbol. To the impregnable castle Kost.

Come with us to experience life at the chateau, learn how the nobility lived in the 18th and 19th centuries, look into lounges with preserved furniture and detach yourself from everyday worries.

Come with us to the fairy tale, we will show you where Leontýnka lived with her father, the knight Brtník from Brtník. In addition, you will see for yourself what the castle looked like, which was repaired by the dwarves.

Come with us to test how life was at the chateau. Krásný Dvůr Chateau will delight you. During the tour, you will certainly remember several films and fairy tales that were shot here and in the park.

A castle in a swamp? At U.S? Yes, you can really find a Renaissance chateau here, a jewel of the Netolice Basin, which was built on a swampy base.

Travel with us into the past and visit the baroque jewel of Silesia.

Let yourself be taken to a castle that did not have a simple past. The period of glory alternated with declines, as did its owners. Some loved him, others were not worth a visit. Come with us to Křivoklát Castle.

Take a deep breath, what you feel are thousands of plants from the gardens of Kroměříž Castle, which is one of the most important garden works in the world! Come with us to find the exit from the Labyrinth and relax from the daily hustle and bustle…

Surely you like to visit Kuks. The original owner of the Kuks chateau was Count František Antonín Špork. The chateau building was founded in 1710 - during the reconstruction of a wooden spa building in the Kuk complex. The castle…

In the north of the South Moravian Region, on a hill above the town of the same name, Kunštát Castle rises. It is actually one of the oldest castles in our country, which was later rebuilt into today's castle. The first written mention…

Your travels may one day take you to the town of Lázně Kynžvart, above which stands the ruins of a medieval castle on Hradní vrch. The original castle was built in the 13th century between Špičák and Šibeniční…

The South Bohemian region, like many other tourists, will attract you with its great sights, including Landštejn Castle, located near the town of Nová Bystřice. The history of the royal castle Landštejn began after 1222, when a huge…

There are many attractions in the village of Lány and the surrounding area that are worth a visit. The most famous and most important object that we want to bring closer to you is the Lánský chateau. So go to the Central Bohemian…

The first thing that will interest you in Bělohrad Spa will probably be the name itself. The town, located to the east of Jičín, will surely pleasantly surprise you with its spa, however, it is definitely not the only local attraction. According to…

Look forward to a breathtaking trip to Lednice! Lednice Castle is part of the Lednice-Valtice area, which is a natural landscape and many romantic garden buildings. The original fortress was mentioned as early as 1222, but the construction of the…

We invite you to discover Lemberk Castle! The current Lemberk chateau shows you several building styles that became part of the building during its existence. The Gothic medieval castle originally belonged to the Markvartice family and until the 14th…

Near Valašské Meziříčí you will be amazed by the Lešná chateau, which was opened to the public after extensive reconstruction at the end of October 2011. The chateau dates back to the 14th century, when the…

When you say castle, everyone is sure to imagine richly decorated interiors, carved furniture upholstered in gold embroidered fabrics, beautiful wallpaper on the walls, rare old paintings and glittering accessories. You will not find this at the castle in…

Botanical gardens are an oasis of greenery in the concrete deserts of cities. The festival of colors and scents from all over the world shows its beauty to visitors who have longed for peace and knowledge, at least for a while. The oldest botanical garden…

Liebieg's chateau is one of the most important buildings in Liberec. The chateau is actually a magnificent family villa, which was built at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries by Baron Theodor Liebieg.

Are you tempted to explore the surroundings of the Sázava River? Head to Lipnice nad Sázavou, where a huge aristocratic castle has stood since the beginning of the 14th century. Lipnice Castle was built around 1310 and the then owners were…

Are you interested in gems inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List? You don't have to travel far, because in our country you will find a nice pile of them. The Renaissance chateau Litomyšl is not missing among them - it has been listed…

Do you like to go to the beautiful landscape of ponds? Walks, evenings by the water and a paradise for fishermen await you. You will certainly find time for historical monuments that are not in short supply in our country. Lnáře Castle is one of…

Will you try to guess what nice you will see over the river Ohří? Rely on many beautiful and even Gothic castles, standing on a promontory. Loket Castle was founded in the middle of the 13th century. A fiefdom was established in the vicinity of…

Just a few kilometers north of Jičín, on the border of the Bohemian Paradise and the Giant Mountains, we find the town of Lomnice nad Popelkou and a chateau in it. Sources first mention the town in connection with the year 1308, when the owner of…

Are you looking forward to exploring the Pilsen region? Don't forget to go to the oldest village in this region. It is called Lužany and you will also find a Renaissance chateau with Baroque adaptations. The village was first mentioned by written…

When wandering around Czech castles and chateaux, do not miss the western promontory of Tlustá hora, where you will discover Malenovice Castle from the second half of the 14th century. Margrave Jan Jindřich became the first owner and the building…

Have you set out to explore interesting castle residences in the territory of our republic? You can also look forward to a nice environment and exposition at the Mikulov chateau, which was built on the rocky Zámecký vrch. A Romanesque castle…

Would you like to see a really big pearl in Moravia? The pearl of southeastern Moravia is called the state castle Milotice, which can be found in the village of the same name. Originally, there was a water fortress here in the 14th century, and from this…

Finding the local castle in Mladá Boleslav is not difficult in the slightest. It is located right in the historic center of the city, so it can definitely not be overlooked. In 1972, the Museum of the Mladá Boleslav Region was located here,…

Come with us to the baroque castle Mnichovo Hradiště, which you will find about seventy kilometers from the capital city of Prague. Václav Budovec from Budova started building the original Renaissance mansion. After his execution on the Old…

Just a few kilometers from Prague we find the picturesque village of Mníšek pod Brdy and a Baroque chateau, modified in the spirit of Classicism, which, thanks to its elevated position, dominates not only the village but also its immediate…

Come with us on a trip to the Moravian town, where you will also find the Renaissance chateau Moravský Krumlov. In front of the chateau stood the Přemyslid castle, which was built together with the town. The castle was said to have stood on the…

We invite you to the Náchod chateau, because you will experience an unusual welcome here. Dáša's bears and Ludvík live in the old moat and can attract children and adults alike. Originally, a castle founded sometime in the…

Thirteen kilometers from Litovel you can visit the castle Náměšť na Hané, which consists of the lower and upper castle. The first mention of the village is known from 1141. The then lords of Švábenice had a castle built…

We will just introduce you to the chateau where the famous families lived - the Žerotíns and the Wallensteins. Sometime around the middle of the 13th century, you would only find a Gothic castle here, which was probably built by the Tasov family.…

Take a walk with us in the Baroque chateau Nebílovy, located in the village of the same name in the Pilsen region, and let yourself be carried away by interesting history and exhibitions. Originally, there was a Renaissance fortress, rebuilt in the…

Look forward to a tour of Nelahozeves Castle, as it is a pure Renaissance style of construction. You can find the chateau on the left bank of the Vltava and the famous Czech composer Antonín Dvořák was born in the local village. The three…

Approximately 7 km to the east of Bučovice in South Moravia lies the village of Nesovice and a chateau in it, which was probably almost certainly noticed by everyone who passed through the village. It stands on an elevated place, visible from afar of all…

The original castle from the 13th century built by Přemysl Otakar II. was named Miesenburg - Hrad nad Mží. After 1600, it was rebuilt into a chateau, and over the centuries, the distortion of its name probably gave its name to the town below it -…

A few kilometers southeast of Jindřichův Hradec lies the town of Nová Bystřice, in which we find a lot of historically interesting buildings, however, we will focus on the local castle, which is in sight directly from Bystřice Square.

We will just take you to a promontory in the vicinity of which flows the Novohradský stream and the river Stropnice. A castle was built here in the first half of the 13th century and belonged to the property of Vítkovec Ojíř of…

Can you imagine "Czech Versailles" and "Little Schönbrunn"? If you shake your head dismissively, try to move with us to the vicinity of the towns of Litomyšl and Vysoké Mýto, because near them you will find…

Let yourself be carried away by the beauty of interesting buildings and head to Nové Město nad Metují, where you will find a Baroque chateau on a rocky promontory above the river. The chateau is located directly on the square and the town…

A completely unique park with an area of ​​30 ha, where visitors can admire an extensive collection of trees not only domestic but also foreign, can be found at the chateau in the Arboretum in Nový Dvůr in Opava. Around 7,000 species of plants,…

Nový Falkenburg Castle, which may not be generally as well known as other pearls of castle architecture in the Czech Republic, can be found in Jablonné v Podještědí, of which it is a part.

60 kilometers from Prague, 60 kilometers from Ústí nad Labem, 70 kilometers from Karlovy Vary, 40 kilometers from Litoměřice, 15 kilometers from Žatec, 6 kilometers from Louny, and in the middle of nature between the nature park Džbán…

In the east of Moravia, a short distance from the town of Uherské Hradiště or the famous spa Luhačovice, there is the town of Bojkovice and above it rises the Nový Světlov chateau. It was renovated in 2011 and invites visitors to…

We invite you to a nice hunting lodge Ohrada, which you will find near the chateau Hluboká nad Vltavou. The chateau was founded by Adam František Schwarzenberg in the years 1708 - 1713 and he chose a place between Zvolenovský and…

The garden should appeal to all human senses and especially enrich the soul with its beauty, peace and sense of belonging to nature. Botanical gardens certainly perform this function as conscientiously as any other garden.  

Follow us in the footsteps of interesting Czech history and on that occasion do not miss Opočno Castle. The current place has served the prince's castle since 1068. It was a border castle, which had the task of guarding the trade route to Kłodzko. In…

The South Bohemian landscape and monuments will never disappoint tourists, and you will certainly not regret even when traveling to the Orlík nad Vltavou chateau. Only the round tower can remind you of the original castle. In the years 1287 - 1288,…

The city of Pelhřimov perhaps does not even need to be introduced. We find it a few kilometers west of Jihlava and in addition to other interesting monuments, there is also a castle, next to the church of St. Bartholomew.

Pernštejn is one of the most visited castles in Moravia and you should not miss a visit. It has never been humiliated and conquered since its inception. Thorough defensive walls, location on a high rock and the surrounding forests - you will…

Litoměřice is a landscape of castles, chateaux and ruins. If you like sightseeing and you are also interested in nature, you can't miss a visit to Ploskovice Castle and a thoughtfully designed large castle park. The original one-storey smaller seat…

The romantic location of the Plumlov chateau, located in the village of the same name, is mainly due to the Podhradský pond, above which the chateau rises. Only nearby is the Žralok camp, in addition to tours of the castle, concerts, exhibitions…

In the charming spa town of Poděbrady on the right bank of the river Elbe stands a Renaissance chateau, whose history dates back to the beginnings of the Czech state. Originally, a trade route from Prague to Kłodzko led here, and a guard fortress was…

At the edge of the town of Polná in the district of Jihlava and near the pond called Peklo there is a Renaissance chateau. The village of Polná was even declared a historic town in 2006.

A thousand years of architecture in one place, European and Czech history - this is what Prague Castle offers you. The whole complex of streets, squares, gardens and memorial buildings was created from the original medieval fort. Wherever you look, you…

The Troja Botanical Garden in the capital city of Prague was founded on January 1, 1969. Over the years, an extensive collection of woody plants, peonies, irises and, last but not least, bonsai was created here, which was the first in the country to be…

In West Bohemian Prášily we find the highest botanical garden in the Czech Republic. The exhibition is only outdoor and is located at an altitude of 875 meters and an area of ​​about 1.5 hectares. The garden was founded in 2005 and currently…

A castle once stood on the outskirts of Přibyslav, which was later replaced by a Renaissance chateau, which can still be found on a slight hill.

In the southeastern part of Prague, in the Průhonice district, we find the famous Neo-Renaissance chateau, surrounded by a large park founded by Count Arnošt Emanuel Silva-Tarrouca in 1885. Not only in the case of the chateau, but especially the…

In the district of Klatovy near Sušice and near the river Otava you can visit the largest castle ruins in our country. Rabí Castle is old, stands on Romanesque foundations and in the Middle Ages served to protect trade routes and gold…

The West Bohemian town of Rabštejn nad Střelou may not be so well known throughout the country, however, it lies north of Pilsen and in addition there is also a charming castle. A peculiarity is also that Rabštejn nad Střelou is historically…

The cultural monument of the Czech Republic, Raduň Chateau, is located near Opava. If you want to learn more about the life of the manor house, this castle should be your goal. The tour leads through the common rooms and personal rooms of the manor,…

Do you want to see one of the most beautiful aristocratic settlements in Moravia? Then visit the Rájec nad Svitavou chateau. You will meet Baroque and late Classicism, part of the castle is equipped with original equipment. The castle also includes…

The mysterious Ralsko Castle can be found just a few kilometers northeast of Mimona. The reward for his visit will be only a tour of the modest torso of the former castle, but the view of the surroundings is worth the effort. The circular view of the…

The remains of a rock castle, whose name we do not know, but which is often called the Petrified Castle or Hrad u Konrádova, can be found about 1 km from the village of Konrádov in the Kokořín region and about 4.5 km northwest of M…

The torso of the Kokořín castle - Staráky - you will find about 1/4 km in the direction east of the village Kokořín. Most likely, the owners of the local estate lived here before the new Kokořín castle was built, which still…

In the beautiful surroundings of the Eagle Mountains, near Rychnov nad Kněžnou, Vamberk and Doudleby nad Orlicí Castle, lies the town of Rokytnice in the Eagle Mountains and in it, directly on Masaryk Square, we find the castle.

The beautiful landscape of the Javořické hills and the location of the old castle on a rocky promontory make Roštejn castle a monument that cannot leave you cold when visiting the surroundings of Telč. The tower with a view, the thorough…

Between 1652 and 1684, a Baroque chateau was built in Roudnice nad Labem, in the place where the original Romanesque castle once stood, which was later repaired and enlarged. At the beginning of the second half of the 16th century, when Jan Tarnovsk…

It looks like concrete and from recent times, while it is brick and moreover from the second half of the 15th century. What are you talking about? About an unusual chimney, an integral part of the black kitchen of the Roupov castle in the Pilsen region.

The Rosenberg family, after the coat of arms called the Lords of the Rose, can offer you experiences not only from a tour of an important old aristocratic residence, but also many other experiences - costume tours or an audiovisual projection. The…

Do you want to visit a residence that still belongs to one of the noble families? Then be sure to walk through one of the largest Baroque complexes in our country, the Rychnov nad Kněžnou chateau, also called the Kolowrat chateau. It has been the seat of…

Although the Silesian-Ostrava Castle did not become known until the beginning of this century, when the city of Ostrava bought it completely dilapidated and reconstructed it for a lot of money, it has nevertheless stood here since the 13th century. It is…

The year is 1393 and Matěj Salava establishes a castle in the rocks. He is a man hungry for property, so it is no wonder that as a passionate Hussite we plunder the monastery in Broumov. From here, he takes his great spoils of war. Time passes and Matěj…

If you were looking for a chateau that changed a huge number of owners, you would certainly come across the Slatiňany chateau. In quick succession, the fortress and later the castle passed through the ownership of more than thirty owners. Early deaths,…

In the center of Slavkov, you can't miss the city's monument zone. Its western dominant on a small hill is the castle, known mainly for the armistice in 1805 after the world-famous Battle of Austerlitz. Remembrance events for the "Battle of…

Do you want to know a castle that does not bear the name of an aristocratic family, but on the contrary, the aristocratic family was named after it? Then be sure to visit the castle complex Sovinec. The Hrutovic family, who founded the castle in the 14th…

Špilberk Castle is an integral feature of the city of Brno right in its heart. It stands on a steep rocky hill above the historic city center. It was built in the 13th century as a royal castle and the seat of margraves, but it did not really…

Prague Castle is the largest fortification and chateau complex in the Czech Republic, that is clear. But do you know which other one almost steps on his heels? We are, of course, about the castle in Český Krumlov, a magnificent building covering an…

If you have a way around Karlovy Vary, stop in the nearby and very picturesque town of Bečov nad Teplou, where the Bečov chateau is located. It is surrounded by the river Teplá, which completes the unmistakable atmosphere of this place.

Bezděz is a ruin of an impregnable castle on the Velký Bezděz hill near Mácha's lake. Our great poet Karel Hynek very much visited Mácha Bezděz and even this romantic ruin became the subject of his work Večer na Bezděz. Bedřich…

Come with us to the top of Kunětická hora, which was used to build the castle until the middle of the 14th century. In ancient times, the mountain became a source of stone for the production of blades for prehistoric weapons, and later the old town…

Let yourself be carried away by today's appearance of the Libochovice chateau! It is the result of reconstruction from the end of the 17th century. At that time, Gundakar of Dietrichstein owned the estate burned after the fire. In the village and in…

If you want to visit a place through which the ancient history of our nation passed, visit the romanticly admired and chanted Šternberk Castle. Its location on a steep rock suggests that it was a medieval mansion for defense. The castle itself and…

Are you close to Děčín? So you should not leave without a visit to the castle jewel called Benešov nad Ploučnicí. Break free from the worries of everyday life and step into a place where ubiquitous history surrounds you.

When bypassing the historical gems of South Moravia, head to the Lysice state chateau. The Lysice estate appears in historical sources as early as 1308. The first owners were the lords of Kunštát, after 1514 the Pernštejn family and…

Ratibořice Castle is inextricably linked with the work of the writer Božena Němcová and her figure as a grandmother. However, its history is much more complicated and both the chateau itself and other buildings in Babiččina údolí…

If you find yourself in the historic center of Třeboň, you can not miss a visit to one of the largest castle complexes in our country. A beautiful Renaissance chateau with more than a hundred rooms is already an inseparable part of the town of Třeboň. Two…

A Baroque chateau stands in the small, picturesque South Bohemian town of Stráž nad Nežárkou in the Jindřichův Hradec district. However, it is not only he who made Stráž nad Nežárkou famous. In 1914, the local chateau was…

If you long to learn about the history of the region and the city and at the same time would like to relax in nature, be sure to visit the Studénka chateau and its large and beautiful park. You will find the castle on the outskirts of the city,…

The chateau in Světlá nad Sázavou is a one-storey building, the four wings of which form an enclosed courtyard. In the part of the north wing you can admire the winter garden (orangery) with a cave and a pond, which can be entered directly…

To the southwest of Prague, just a few kilometers south of Karlštejn, we find Svinaře Castle, which was in a deplorable state for many years, preceding the phase of disintegration. In 2003, however, it was bought by Jiří Nosek from Svinař,…

Visit the site of many film fairy tales, see the breathtaking castle and its collections and relax in the large castle park. At the Sychrov chateau you can also take part in other events - for example the Dvořák's Sychrov and Turnov music…

An interesting place and an oasis of calm just near the busiest part of Tábor is the local botanical garden of the Secondary Agricultural School. It was founded in 1866 and is the second oldest botanical garden in the Czech Republic.  

Would you like to see a perfect example of the transformation of a Gothic castle into a luxurious Renaissance mansion? Then visit one of the Moravian architectural gems, Telč Castle. Its owners approached the history and heritage of the ancestors very…

The Temple of Apollo is one of the buildings in the beautiful Lednice-Valtice area. Originally this small chateau was built for the amusement and relaxation of the nobility and as a lookout for them, today it serves as a lookout for all visitors. The most…

In the southern part of Teplice, one of our most famous spa towns, we find the Šanov district and the local Botanical Garden. Only near it are the famous Písečný vrch and Janáčkovy sady. The total area of ​​the garden is around…

Teplice is a spa town in the north of Bohemia, at the foot of the Ore Mountains. It is the oldest spa in our country, important guests came here for the warm miraculous springs in the 15th century. In the 16th century, a castle was built here in the…

If you look at the Točník castle and its surroundings, you will see that it stands in a special place - on a rock very close to the lower Žebrák castle. This created the best-preserved enclosure in our country. If you are interested in…

The history of the Třebíč chateau is inextricably linked with the Benedictine monastery, but it was also created by its reconstruction. Next to it stands one of the monuments of Třebíč, which belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage List, namely…

If you have fun with animals in the Prague Zoo and you have a taste for something more cultural and historical, visit the Troja Castle just near the zoo. On the right bank of the Vltava in the Troja district there is a baroque building with a chateau…

If someone asked you what the symbol of the Bohemian Paradise represents to you, you would surely remember the Trosky Castle. Its very peculiar appearance certainly stuck in the memory of even those who know the castle only from pictures. So why not take…

The town, which historical sources speak for the first time in connection with the year 1229, lies just a stone's throw from Bechyně and about 12 km southeast of Písek, and is called Týn nad Vltavou. As early as the 10th century, urban…

Do you know which monuments in our country belong to the oldest places accessible to the public? They certainly include the oldest castle in the Bohemian Paradise, Wallenstein. You will enjoy a tour of this very well-maintained monument accompanied by…

About 10 km southeast of Třebíč lies Valeč, a small village, which historical sources first mention in 1358, and in which we find a castle. At that time, Valeč was a divided estate of the brothers Ctibor and Beneš of Valče, and the merger of…

If you were looking for Valtice Castle more than a hundred years ago, you would have to go outside the republic. Valtice belonged to Lower Austria until 1920. A visit to Valtice Castle will certainly be a great experience for you - not for nothing is the…

You can also discover Velhartice Castle in the guides under the name Buška z Velhartice Castle, the butler of the Emperor and King Charles IV. You will find the original Gothic castle in the beautiful Šumava countryside, the location itself…

Visit one of the youngest mansions in Bohemia - Velké Březno Castle between Ústí nad Labem and Děčín. It is a beautiful Neo-Renaissance chateau with interiors in which you can see the original luxury furnishings. The English…

If you walk through the village of Losiny to the south, you will come to the river Losince to the place where the castle Velké Losiny stands between the river and the hill. At first glance, you will be interested in the octagonal high tower with…

In the beautiful landscape of the lower Povltaví, you can not only devote yourself to natural beauty, but also enjoy history - for example, when visiting the Veltrusy chateau. The chateau itself was built in the 18th century, when the old…

The Veveří castle complex was built over eight centuries and is currently one of the largest castle complexes in the Czech Republic. It was originally a smaller hunting lodge or court for Moravian margraves, and sources mention it for the first…

Literally a few steps from the border with Germany, in the direction north of Františkovy Lázně and Cheb, you will find the castle Vildštejn. It is a Romanesque castle, one of the oldest in the whole Cheb region, which was founded in…

Vízmburk Castle near Rtyně in the Krkonoše Mountains was built sometime during the 13th century. It was either founded by Tas, a prominent nobleman who even held the mayoral office somewhere in Poland during the reign of Wroclaw II, or it…

If you want to see a sample of the late Baroque with Classicist elements, then visit the Vizovice chateau. The castle building has a U-shape and although it is not large, it hides many attractions. The castle also offers other events - night tours,…

It used to be a Gothic castle, built on a not very prominent promontory. Today, the building is described as an exhibition castle in Vlašim, in the Benešov district.

When you find yourself in the south of our state by the river Dyje, you will be located near one of the most beautiful buildings of the Central European Baroque. The castle rises on a rock directly above the river and above the town of the same name. The…

Right in the heart of the town of Vrchlabí, near the square, we find a charming Renaissance chateau, set in the chateau park, adorned with artificial lakes. It is undoubtedly worth mentioning not only its history and architecture, but also the fact…

Everyone who looks at the castle in Vrchotovy Janovice is attracted to visit by the very magic of the place. The castle is a bit like an English castle, it is beautifully decorated with turrets and niches and surrounded by a beautiful park. You can also…

If you look west from Sedlčany, you will see a beautiful castle on top of a high hill. From the valley below the castle it can be seen that these are two different palaces connected by a wall. The space between them served as a courtyard, which was…

Do you want to go to the times of the High Gothic and the beginning of the Renaissance? Then a trip to the Švihov water castle is the right decision for you. The castle was even declared a national cultural monument, paradoxically due to the fact…

If you find yourself in Česká Lípa and its surroundings, you should definitely not miss a visit to Zákupy Castle. The castle was included among the national cultural monuments. This includes not only the castle itself, but also…

If you read in old chronicles or historical novels about the Přemyslid period, you will surely come across the name Zbraslav. The Zbraslav monastery and later the chateau are inseparable from the history of the Czech state. An extensive monastery complex…

The historical center of the town of Žďár nad Sázavou forms the area of the baroque chateau Dr. Radoslav Kinský, which lies on the outskirts of the city, between two ponds, Konventný and Branský. It is located in the…

Znojmo Castle, proudly stands on a rocky promontory above the confluence of the river Dyje and Gránický brook. This place is located in the western part of the historic center of Znojmo in Hradní street. Come here to admire not only…

Do you love nature, are you interested in history and architecture? Visit Zvíkov Castle, a castle that rises above the confluence of the Vltava and Otava rivers near Písek. Zvíkov Castle was never conquered, had an excellent…