The best of the castles in the Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is famous for hundreds of castles and ruins guarding former major trade routes and towns. The most beautiful, the most impressive and the most significant of them are in this list. The most famous of them is the Prague Castle, although it differs from the classic concept and the typical appearance of the castle.
Prague Castle
The most famous castle in the Czech Republic
The most famous Prague sight is undoubtedly the monumental complex of the Prague Castle, lying over the… continue reading
Karlštejn Castle
The most important Czech castle
Karlštejn Castle located in the heart of picturesque Czech Karst is considered to be the most important Czech… continue reading
Pernštejn Castle
The most beautiful Moravian castle
Pernštejn Castle, being an architectural jewel in the forests of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands. Is often… continue reading
Kost Castle
The most beautiful castle of Bohemian Paradise
The monumental Gothic Castle Kost is towering above the line of three picturesque valleys. Kost is one of the… continue reading
Bouzov Castle
The most beautiful castle in Central Moravia
Bouzov Castle dates back to the 14th century, which has acquired today's romantic appearance at the turn of… continue reading
Křivoklát castle
One of the oldest Czech castles
Křivoklát Castle is one of the oldest and most beautiful Czech castles. Typical is its large white tower,… continue reading
Loket Castle
An impressive castle over the river Ohře
Loket is a Roman-Gothic castle from the first half of the 13th century. It hovers over the river Ohře in the… continue reading
Castle and Chateau Český Krumlov
Czech Castle on UNESCO list
With its area of over 6 hectares, the State Castle and Chateau Český Krumlov is the second largest castle and… continue reading
Landštejn Castle
An amazing castle in South Bohemia
Landštejn is one of the most monumental castles in the Czech Republic. It was built in previously… continue reading
Hukvaldy Castle Ruins
One of the largest castle ruins in Moravia
In the picturesque countryside of Podbeskydí you will find one of the largest ruins of the castle in the… continue reading
Rábí Castle
The most massive Czech castle
Rábí Castle is considered to be the most massive Czech castle. Generally known became because here the famous… continue reading
Bezděz Castle
Castle of the famous King Přemysl Otakar II.
One of the most interesting castles of the Czech Republic – Bezděz Castle – is situated on the high hill… continue reading
Český Šternberk Castle
The most beautiful castle in Posázaví
Directly above the Sázava River, the mighty Gothic castle of Český Šternberk is located. Thanks to several… continue reading
Sovinec Castle
Guardian of Nízký Jesenik
In a very scenic landscape of Nízký Jeseník mountain range you will find a very nice castle Sovinec. This… continue reading
Helfštýn Castle
Famous castle on the edge of the Moravian Gate
Helfštýn Castle was built in the 13th century and its owner was the nobleman Frius of Linnaeus. The castle is… continue reading
Kokořín Castle
A castle hidden in Kokorinsko
The picturesque Kokořín Castle is hidden in the woods right in the center of the Kokořínsko protected… continue reading
Zvíkov Castle
Castle over the dam
Zvíkov Castle is picturesquely built over the Orlík Dam at the confluence of the Vltava River and Otava. He… continue reading
Choustník Castle
A castle that Hussites were afraid of
The castle was founded in 1262. After 1420 he changed several owners when the castle Příběnice was demolished… continue reading
Točník Castle
The younger brother of Žebrák Castle
Točník Castle is undoubtedly one of the largest castles in the Czech Republic. With the Žebrák castle, it… continue reading
Trosky Castle Ruins
Symbol of the Czech Paradise
The ruin Trosky (“The Ruins”) ( 488 m asl) situated on two basalt knobs Baba (“The Old Lady”) and Panna … continue reading
Litice Castle
A place with a clean night sky
In the beautiful landscape of eastern Bohemia on the river Divoká Orlice, is located the castle of Litice.… continue reading
Helfenburk Castle Ruins
Romantic ruin
A romantic ruin located in the Central Bohemian Mountains next to the Milesovka Mountain. The castle was… continue reading
Lipnice nad Sázavou Castle
Jaroslav Hašek Castle
Lipnice nad Sázavou became famous for its native Jaroslav Hašek, the author of novels about the good soldier… continue reading
Sternberk Castle
Beautiful castle above Hana
Šternberk Castle, located in the town of the same name, can be considered the guardian of Haná. The most… continue reading
Veveří State Castle
Stone seat above Svratka
It is one of the largest castle complexes in the Czech Republic, which was built gradually during almost… continue reading
Nové Hrady Castle
Guardian of the Novohradské Mountains
In the town of Nové Hrady you will find the castle of the same name. He guarded the busy trade route, so in… continue reading
Okoř Castle Ruins
The famous Castle Ruins Near Prague
Castle ruins Okoř is just outside of Prague and is a frequent destination for hikers as well as cyclists.… continue reading
Frýdštejn Castle Ruins
The most romantic ruin of Bohemian Paradise
The ruin of Frýdštejn Castle is far from recognizable thanks to the large circular tower standing on the… continue reading
Ruins of Castle Valečov
Symbiosis of the castle and sandstone cl
Ruins of Castle Valečov is a typical example of the ruins in the Boheamian Paradise. Local sandstone rocks on… continue reading
Hazmburk Castle Ruins
The most famous castle in the Central Highland
The castle, which is a dominant of the area and which has several rumors. He is well known for his two towers… continue reading
Pecka Castle
Guardian of the Giant Mountains
Above the town of Pecka you will find a castle of the same name on the hill. Only the walls of the original… continue reading
Ruins of Kumburk Castle
Great view of the Giant Mountains
The ruins of Kumburk Castle situated on the hill of the same name Kumburk (642 meters above sea level) is a… continue reading
Gutštejn Castle Ruins
The castle of all the wanderers
Castle Gutštejn is located in the valley of the crystal clear Hadovka River. A castle that successfully… continue reading