Prague Castle

Hradčany, Czech Republic

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.

Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-21:00
Phone: +420 223556888

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Prague Castle, situated in Hradčany, Czech Republic, is a vast castle complex built in the 9th century that has served as the seat of power for Bohemian kings, Holy Roman emperors, and presidents of Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic. According to the Guinness Book of Records, it is the largest ancient castle in the world, spanning nearly 70,000 square metres and measuring approximately 570 metres in length. The castle's architecture encompasses multiple styles—Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque—reflecting contributions from architects including Matthias of Arras, Benedikt Rejt, and Jože Plečnik across its long construction history. Today it serves as the official residence and workplace of the Czech president and houses the Bohemian Crown Jewels in a hidden chamber. As the most visited tourist attraction in the Czech Republic, it attracts nearly 2.6 million visitors annually and is designated as both a national cultural monument and part of the nation's cultural heritage.

Architect

Matthias of Arras Jože Plečnik Benedikt Rejt

Movement

baroque architecture Renaissance architecture Gothic architecture Romanesque architecture

Built: 0900
Type: castle, hillfort
Heritage: part of national cultural heritage site in the Czech Republic, national cultural monument of the Czech Republic
Place: Hradčany, Czech Republic

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Location

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