Karlstejn Castle



The most outstanding medieval castle founded and built between 1348-1355 A.D. by Emperor Charles IV. as a depository for the Empire coronation jewels and state documents. In the Chapel of the Holy Rood, where the treasury is kept, is a unique collection of 132 panel Gothic paintings by Master Theodoric which were done in 1360. This Gothic castle is situated 40 km southwest from Prague.

Opening hours:
February ,March 9 - 12 a.m., 1 - 3 p.m.
April, October 9 - 12 a.m., 1 - 4 p.m.
May, June, September 9 - 12 a.m., 12,30 - 5 p.m.,
July to August 9 - 12 a.m., 12,30 - 6 p.m.
Closed: Monday. When state holidays fall on Monday, closed on Tuesday

Konopiste Castle


A lovely hunting castle, built in the 14th century, rebuilt in the 19th century, housing fascinating collections of historical weapons, furniture, paintings and tapestries. The castle is situated 50 km from Prague.

Opening hours:
April Tu - Fr 9 - 12 a.m., 1 - 3 p.m., Sa - Su 9 - 12 a.m., 1 - 4 p.m.
May to August Tu - Su 9 - 12 a.m., 1 - 5 p.m.
September Tu - Fr 9 - 12 a.m., 1 - 4 p.m.
When state holiday fall on Monday, closed on Tuesday

Krivoklat Castle


Mention of the royal castle of Krivoklat was first made about 1100 A.D. Today´s building is from the late 13th century. It was enlarged and fortified at the end of the 14th century. Thanks to all these renovations and additional buildings, the castle shows all phases of Gothic style. The castle is situated 50 km from Prague.

Opening hours:
March, November, December : Sa and Su 9 a.m. - 12 a.m. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., groups after booking
April: Tu - Su 9 a.m. - 12. a.m. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.,
May, September, October : Tu - Su 9 a.m. - 12. a.m. 1. p.m. - 4 p.m.,
June : Tu - Su 9 a.m. - 12. a.m. 1. p.m. - 5 p.m.,
July - August: Mo - Su 9 a.m. - 12. a.m. 1. p.m. - 5 p.m.
When state holiday fall on Monday, closed on Tuesday
January, February for booked groupes only

Kutna Hora

Thanks to the prosperous silver mines, Kutna Hora became, after Prague, the second most important town of the kingdom Bohemia in the Middle Ages. There are plenty of precious Gothic constructions such as St. Barbara´s Cathedral (1388 to 1565), one of the most beautiful Czech Gothic buildings, the Italian Court (Vlassky dvur) with its Royal Mint, where the famous Prague grosches were minted, the Stone House, the St.James´ Church etc. On request you can also visit the Ossuary. Kutna Hora was declared a world heritage and since then has been protected by UNESCO.
The town is situated 70 km from Prague.

St.Barbara´s Cathedral opening hours:
daily except Mondays, May to September 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., November to March 9 - 12 a.m. , 2 - 4 p.m., April, October 9 - 12 a.m., 1 - 4.30 p.m.

Italian Court opening hours:
open daily, January, February, November and December 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., March and October 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., April to September 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Cesky Sternberk



is an imposing castle on a romantic rise above the river Sazava. The castle features rich stucco decorations and unique collection of weapon.The castle is situated 50 kilometres from Prague.

Opening hours:
April, October Sa + Su 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
May, September Tu - Su 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
June - August Tu - Su 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
When state holiday fall on Monday, closed on Tuesdayduring winter season booked groups only

Cesky Krumlov

the medieval town in the charming South Bohemian countryside that has still retained its medieval nature. The town is called the pearl of Bohemia. Its historic centre was listed in the 1992 UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage List. The town is dominated by two national cultural landmarks - the castle and the Gothic church of St.Vitus. The castle is the second largest one in the Czech Lands (after the Prague Castle). The mighty renaissance castle- once the seat of powerful Lords of the Rozmberks and the Schwarzenbergs - houses rich collections of period furniture, Flamish tapestries, historical weapons. You must see interiors of this splendid castle as well as the old town with romantic lanes and reconstructed medieval houses. In 1993, the Egon Schiele International Cultural Centre was opened. Cesky Krumlov is situated 170 km from Prague.


Opening hours (castle):
April, October Tu - Su 9 - 12 a.m., 1 - 4 p.m.
May, September Tu - Su 9 - 12 a.m., 1 - 5 p.m.
June to August Tu - Su 9 - 12 a.m. - 1 - 6 p.m.
When state holidays fall on Monday, closed on Tuesday

Karlovy Vary


Famous spa town located in Western Bohemia gained its reputation thanks to discovery of hot mineral springs the history of which originates in the Middle Ages. Mineral waters are used mainly for drinking cures which are most important part of the spa treatment. Today there are 12 hot springs in use here, and you get the chance to taste them. The best known spring is named Vridlo - the sprudel which belches its curative water to a height of 17 m. There are many famous personalities among the visitors of the town: Ludwig van Beethoven, Frederic Chopin, Franz Liszt, Johann Wolfgang Goethe, Friedrich Schiller, Alexei Tolstoy, Antonin Dvorak etc. The town is situated about 130 km from Prague.

Terezin Memorial



The former garrison town - originaly built by Emperor Josepf II. as an ingenious system of military fortresses for a protection of the kingdom at the end of the 18th century - was completely changed and converted into Jewish Ghetto and a concentration camp by the Nazis during the World War II. Terezin is situated about 60 km from Prague.

Opening hours:
October - March daily 8 a.m. - 4,30 p.m.
April to September 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Closed December 24 - 26, January 1.

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