📜 Explore the preserved ruins of Pořešín Castle, a significant medieval site.
🔍 Discover a castle museum, historical workshops, and unique architectural features like its mantle wall.
🏰 Step back in time at this 13th-century castle ruin, uniquely featuring a mantle wall uncommon in South Bohemian architecture.
🏛️ Delve into the castle museum, showcasing authentic medieval artifacts found on-site, including bone beads, armor fragments, knives, spurs, coins, a preserved wooden beam from a medieval toilet, and notable Pořešín groschen.
🔬 See a detailed model of the castle from around 1390, based on over 36 years of archaeological research.
🚶♀️ Enjoy a self-guided tour with six informational panels depicting the castle's medieval appearance and ten coats of arms on buildings.
🛠️ Witness reconstructed historical areas like the blacksmith's workshop, kitchen, and pottery, often hosting diverse events.
🍽️ During the season, a medieval-style tavern "U Markýše" operates on-site, offering complete social facilities.
📜 Learn about the castle's history, from its construction around 1280 by Bavor I. of Strakonice to its burning in 1433 by Oldřich II. of Rožmberk.
🐿️ Discover the legend of the Pořešín squirrel.
✨ Unique museum among Czech castle ruins, showcasing 14th-15th century daily life.
💍 Admire rare exhibits like golden and bronze rings, and a collection of medieval numismatics.
🚫 No traditional guided tours; exploration is self-guided via informational panels.
🚧 While preserved, it's a ruin, so expect uneven terrain.
💰 Full admission: 100 CZK
💸 Children aged 6-15 years and ZTP (disabled): 70 CZK
👶 Children under 6 years: Free
🗓️ Open primarily April to October.
📅 April & May: Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00 – 18:00
📅 June: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 10:00 – 18:00
📅 July & August: Monday to Sunday, 10:00 – 18:00
📅 September & October: Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00 – 17:00
🎉 Also open on all state holidays from 10:00 – 18:00.
🤝 Group visits (over 20 people) can be arranged on weekdays in April, May, September, and October by prior booking via email.
⏰ Last entry is permitted no later than half an hour before closing time.
⬆️ During cultural and social events, visiting hours are extended proportionally.
🚗 Free parking is available nearby in Pořešín, about 0.5 km walk to the castle.
🚻 A new annex to the castle museum includes social facilities, with full sanitary facilities available.
🚌 Nearest bus stop is Kaplice, Pořešín II, about 0.5 km walk.
🚆 Nearest train station is Kaplice (line 196), about 3.3 km walk via green tourist trail.
🏛️ HRADY NA MALŠI z.s.