The Prague Castle, an ancient symbol of the Czech lands, is the most significant Czech monument and one of the most important cultural institutions in the Czech Republic.

Soldiers of elite Prague Castle Guard welcome you at the gates of Prague Castle. The Prague Castle was most likely founded in around 880 by Prince Bořivoj of the Premyslid Dynasty (Přemyslovci). According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the Prague Castle is the largest coherent castle complex in the world, with an area of almost 70,000 m².

Basic information

The Prague Castle is an ancient symbol of the Czech lands.

The Prague Castle is open daily:
* 5.00 - 24.00 in summer season (April 1 - October 31)
* 6.00 - 23.00 in winter season (November 1 - March 31)