Hrad Hasištejn
Ruins of a Gothic castle above the Prunéřovský stream, with a cylindrical tower converted into a lookout tower. The castle is managed by the municipality of Místo.
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About the museum
Hasištejn Castle was probably built in the first decades of the 14th century on a rocky spur above the Prunéřovský stream, most likely by the lords of Šumburk. The first written record dates from 1348, when it is mentioned in the law code Majestas Carolina. After it was captured in 1418 it was acquired by the Lobkowicz family, who fortified it in the late Gothic style and extended it with a palace.
The greatest flourishing came at the beginning of the 16th century under Bohuslav Hasištejnský z Lobkovic, whose court was one of the centres of Renaissance humanism in Bohemia. After his death in 1510 the castle began to decline, and local residents used parts of the buildings as a source of building material; by 1678 only the cold cellar was still in use.
In 1891 and 1892 Emanuel Karsch had the castle secured and repaired, and he also converted the cylindrical tower into a lookout tower. The palace served as a restaurant, which however burned down in the 1970s. Today the castle belongs to the municipality of Místo and is open to the public during visiting hours. The Gothic tower, parts of the palace, the chapel and extensive cellars beneath the courtyard have survived.
Highlights
- cylindrical tower converted into a lookout tower
- remains of the Gothic and late Gothic palace
- Gothic chapel
- extensive cellars beneath the courtyard
- view over the valley of the Prunéřovský stream
- Operated by
- Obec Místo
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 80 Kč |
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| Reduced | 50 Kčchildren from 6 years, students, seniors aged 65 and over, and holders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards |
| Children & teens | 50 Kčfree up to age 5 · Children from 6 years pay CZK 50; children under 6 enter free. |
| Seniors | 50 KčSeniors aged 65 and over. |
| Visitors with disabilities | 50 KčHolders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards. |
| Students & apprentices | 50 Kč |
Tickets must be paid in advance. Children under 10 may enter only accompanied by an adult.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 50 min |
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| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
Children under 6 enter free; children under 10 may enter the building only with an adult.
Getting there & parking
The castle is near the village of Místo in the Chomutov District and is easy to reach from Místo. The visiting rules prohibit parking motor vehicles outside the designated areas.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
- Weddings / ceremonies
With the approval of the municipality of Místo, cultural and other events from 9:00 to 22:00 and wedding ceremonies can be held at the castle. The rental rate is, for example, CZK 1,500 for one wedding ceremony.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Good to know | The castle tour lasts about 50 minutes. Children under 10 may enter only with an adult, dogs must be on a lead, and vehicles or bicycles may not be ridden in the grounds, except wheelchairs for the sick and children's pushchairs. Group visits must be arranged in advance with the municipality of Místo. |
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