📜 Mysterious Gothic castle in Blatce, Czechia.
🔍 Built in the 13th century, known for legends of a portal to hell.

Why Go

🏰 Explore a historic castle with unique architecture and folklore.
🖼️ View ancient frescoes, murals, and the knight's drawing room.
😈 Experience the hand-carved 'Inferno' exhibition, a 12-meter long, 2-meter high moving wooden depiction of hell, inspired by Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, showcasing eleven scenes of hellish punishments for earthly sins. Enjoy a self-guided experience at Houska Castle, outside the main tour circuit.
🎶 Enjoy concerts in the courtyard with amazing acoustics.
🌳 Discover beautiful nature for cycling and walks nearby.

Why Avoid

🚌 Difficult to reach by public transportation.
💳 Admission is cash-only, nearest ATM 12 km away.

Tips

🚗 Rent a car for convenient access.
⏱️ Last tour and outer courtyard entry one hour before closing.

Cost

💰 Adults 180 CZK, Inferno 80 CZK, discounts for children/seniors/students.

Hours

🕒 Daily, hours vary by season (April-October).

🅿️ Parking Paid parking (50 CZK) at the base, 700m from the castle, followed by a 10-minute uphill walk.

♿ Accessibility Not suitable for wheelchairs.