Court rules that Prague Castle courtyard is private – not public – space
As the castle is a place where the country's president lives and works, it cannot be considered public, says Czechia's highest administrative court.
Czech private castles open for rare public access: Which to visit this weekend?
Several of the protected buildings are based in Central Bohemia and have passed through the hands of domestic and foreign nobility over centuries.
Revealed: Czechia's most-visited heritage sites and castles
Lednice State Castle took the crown for receiving the highest amount of visitors in 2023, with Karlštejn and Valtice castles making the top five.
Have a spare CZK 200 million? Twelfth-century historic Czech castle is up for sale
Although valued at CZK 500 million, a castle in the Brno region, one of the biggest in Europe, is being offered for less to facilitate a speedier sale.
From rail to trail: Last-minute journeys for the long weekend in Czechia
Commemorate the Sept. 28 holiday with a pilgrim or wine-trail walk, explore autumn colors, or visit castles for medieval St. Wenceslas merriment.
Eat your way through the Czech countryside: Tips for dining near landmark attractions
Autumn is prime time for color tours and castle hikes. Our guide for where to dine across the Czech regions keep hungry travelers in mind.
Explore Czech history on Castle Night 2023
Several castles nationwide will open up this Saturday, offering tours, exhibitions, and a look into Czechia's past.
Karlštejn Castle ceremonially reopens after three-year reconstruction
The 675-year-old monument – one of Czechia's most-visited – now offers various new exhibitions and a visitors' center.
New trailer for 'Jan Žižka' reveals major plot points
The two-and-a-half minute clip highlights the turmoil in Europe and political struggles in the early 1400s.
’Jan Žižka’: Trailer drops for most expensive Czech film ever made
The medieval action flick featuring Sir Michael Caine in one of his last roles before retiring comes to cinemas in September.
Winter castle walk: More Czech castles and chateaux to stay open year round
The number of castles and national monuments that are open year round has expanded. Here's where to enjoy a scenic winter daytrip.
Castle and Chateau Night has special programs at 70 historical sites across the Czech Republic
Many venues will offer music, costumed tours by candle light, and peeks at often inaccessible locations.
Czech heritage sites reopening May 31 with reduced admission for children's tickets
This year the NPÚ has introduced a reduced entrance fee for children between 6 -18 to 50 percent of the basic entrance fee.
Ruins, towers, and castles rediscovered: Top 50 Czech tourist attractions reflect a year of slow travel
Restrictions and closures took a heavy toll on visits to Prague Castle and other bastions of traditional tourism.
These selected Czech castles and chateaux will open on weekends in December
A handful of venues overseen by the National Heritage Institute will offer limited tours of the majestic landmarks.
Czech castles and chateaux saw a drop of 1 million visitors this year due to COVID-19 pandemic
The sightseeing season started two months late and ended three weeks early, seriously reducing visits and revenues