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Castles, Palaces & Monasteries in Czechia

Palaces, castles, residences and monasteries with museums, guided tours and historic rooms.

163Museums
14Regions
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Central Bohemia (19)

South Bohemia (16)

Vysočina (16)

South Moravia (14)

Moravia-Silesia (13)

Ústí nad Labem (12)

Plzeň (10)

Prague (10)

Zlín (10)

Hradec Králové (9)

Karlovy Vary (9)

Liberec (9)

Pardubice (9)

Olomouc (7)

Castles, Palaces & Monasteries in Czechia: Overview & Tips

Our guide lists 163 castles, palaces and monasteries in Czechia, spread across 14 regions and 147 towns and cities. Most of them are in Central Bohemia (19), South Bohemia (16), and Vysočina (16).

At the city level, Prague (10), Bítov (2), and Brno (2) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several castles, palaces and monasteries in a single day.

Where prices are published, a regular adult ticket costs 180 Kč at the median, and the middle half charge between 140 Kč and 220 Kč.

4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 108 offer dedicated programs for families, and 67 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.

Top 10 castles, palaces and monasteries in Czechia

Cities with the most museums

  • Prague10
  • Bítov2
  • Brno2
  • Buchlovice2
  • Cheb2
  • Hluboká nad Vltavou2
  • Kroměříž2
  • Točník2

Good to know

Founded 993Břevnovský klášter has the longest history
17museums are regularly open on Mondays, too
1 houris how long a typical visit takes

Frequently asked questions

How many castles, palaces and monasteries are there in Czechia?

Our directory currently lists 163 castles, palaces and monasteries in Czechia across 147 towns and cities.

What are the best-known castles, palaces and monasteries in Czechia?

Some of the best known are Letohrádek královny Anny, Pražský hrad, Lobkowiczký palác, Loreta Praha, and Obrazárna Pražského hradu.

Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Czechia are open on Mondays?

Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 17 are open, such as Pražský hrad, Lobkowiczký palác, and Loreta Praha.

Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Czechia are wheelchair accessible?

4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Muzeum Lamberská stezka, Státní zámek Kozel, and Zámek Častolovice. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.

How much does it cost to visit castles, palaces and monasteries in Czechia?

A regular adult ticket costs 180 Kč at the median, with prices ranging from 60 Kč to 450 Kč. Children, students and families usually pay less.

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