Hop Lighthouse
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Wheelchair accessible
The Hop Lighthouse is a striking lookout tower and symbol of Žatec, located in the heart of the Temple of Hops and Beer. With its 42-meter high structure, it offers panoramic views of Žatec, the surrounding hop-growing region, and, in clear weather, Hazmburk castle or the Ore Mountains.

💡 The Hop Lighthouse is a striking 42-meter lookout tower and symbol of Žatec, located within the Temple of Hops and Beer complex.
🏆 Designed by Huml & Vaníček, this award-winning structure offers unique insights into the local hop heritage.

Why Go

🔭 Panoramic views of Žatec, the surrounding hop region, Hazmburk castle, and the Ore Mountains.
✨ Utilize telescopes on the viewing platform for enhanced sightseeing.
💡 Witness its impressive illumination at night, with a beam visible up to 30 km away during special events.
⬆️ Choose between an elevator or spiral staircase for your ascent.
📜 Discover exhibits related to the hop trade within the complex.
🏛️ Explore the wider Temple of Hops and Beer complex, featuring the Homolupul Museum, a hop labyrinth, an alchemist's workshop, a coat-of-arms hall, a Renaissance malthouse, and the world's largest hop museum.
🍽️ Enjoy an unconventional restaurant with a mini-brewery in an original hop warehouse.
ℹ️ Visit the Tourist Information Center located within the complex.

Cost

💰 Standard entry is 60 Kč.
🏷️ A discounted price of 50 Kč is available.

Accessibility

♿ Fully wheelchair accessible.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Welcoming for both children and adults.
🐾 Dogs are permitted to enter.

Visit Duration

⏱️ Allow approximately 30 minutes for your visit.

⏰ Hours

🗓️ Open daily, Monday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 17:00.

🎬 UNESCO & Filming

🌍 Žatec and its hop landscape were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2023.
🎥 Discover Žatec as a popular filming location for movies like Jojo Rabbit, The Zookeeper's Wife, and the Zahradnictví trilogy, with a dedicated exhibition in the Sladovna Gallery.
🏭 Learn about Žatec's nickname as a "hundred-chimney city" due to numerous remaining chimneys from former hop drying rooms.
🍺 Explore the history of the ancient Homolupuls and their beer culture.

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AccessibleArchitectureHistoryInfoLocalLookoutNightOpenScenicViewpointWalkingElevatorIndustrial HeritageCulturalAward-winningMuseumCultural CenterToursFamily-friendlyRestaurantBreweryFood & DrinkUNESCO SiteFilming LocationOutdoorLabyrinthInformation CenterOpen Daily