Hrad Strakonice
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Wheelchair accessible
One of the oldest noble castles in Southern Bohemia, among the largest preserved castle complexes in the Czech Republic. Declared a national cultural monument in 1995, it uniquely combines secular and ecclesiastical power.

📜 Medieval castle complex, national cultural monument since 1995. 🔍 Dominant landmark of Strakonice, Czech Republic, uniquely combining secular and ecclesiastical power. It includes the 35-meter high Gothic defensive Rumpál Tower, built after 1260, a national cultural monument with a unique "blade" design, offering panoramic views.

Why Go

🏰 Explore one of the largest castle complexes in Czech Republic.
🚶 Walk freely in the castle courtyards year-round.
🏛️ Visit the Museum of Central Otava Region with unique exhibitions.
👀 Climb the historic Rumpál Observation Tower (99 steps to the gallery) for panoramic views of Strakonice, Šumava foothills, and Boubín massif.
🐾 See minizoo animals in the former moat.
🎶 Discover unique exhibits on bagpipes, puppets, textiles, weapons, motorcycles, and the Knights of Malta.
🖼️ Observe remaining gargoyles on the tower.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Climbing 99 stairs to the Rumpál Tower gallery may be challenging for some visitors.

Cost

💰 Museum and Knihodělna have entrance fees. Hradní safari is free.
💰 Rumpál Tower standard admission: 110 Kč, discounted: 55 Kč.

Hours

🕒 Courtyards open year-round.
🕒 Museum, info center, library, Hradní safari, and Knihodělna have varying seasonal hours.
🕒 Rumpál Tower: Mar-Dec Tu-Su 9:00-17:00; Dec 24-26 13:00-16:00. ☕ Cafe bar Pod Rumpálem on II. courtyard is open July-August, Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00.

🚻 Toilets Toilets are located in the III. castle courtyard.

🅿️ Parking Parking available at 'Na Dubovci' and near the summer cinema.

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