Prague Castle
Guide
Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
≈ A$32SightAllow 2.5–4 hPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A long run of palaces, courtyards and churches along a ridge above the river, with the cathedral's spires in the middle, a lane of tiny painted houses and views over the whole city from the ramparts.
A brief history
Founded in the 9th century, it's often called the largest ancient castle complex in the world, and Czech kings, Habsburg emperors and today's presidents have all ruled from here.
Tips
- Best time
- Opening time, before the tour groups; the changing of the guard is at noon
- Cost
- Courtyards free; the circuit ticket about CZK 450 (check)
- Allow
- 2.5–4 h
- Free days
- The courtyards and the front of the cathedral are always free
- Hours
- Buildings usually daily 9:00–17:00, until 16:00 from November to March; the courtyards open from early morning (check)
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Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Written in Flewaway's words by AI from this open data, not yet checked by a person. Prices, hours and rules change, so check before you go.
Good to know
- Area
- Hradčany and Malá Strana: The castle on its hill and the baroque Lesser Town below it, with the Lennon Wall and Petřín Hill. Beautiful and quiet at night, but few cheap beds.
- Access
- Partly step-free
- Indoors or out
- Partly indoors
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