🏰🏞️ Průhonice Castle, a stunning Neo-Renaissance landmark, is nestled within the expansive UNESCO-listed Průhonice Park, a Czech National Historic Landmark.
📜 Explore its rich history, from a 14th-century Gothic fortress to its present-day grandeur, and discover its role as a cultural monument and film set.
✨ Visit the permanent exhibition "Průhonice Castle and Park – a work of nature and human spirit"
🌳 Learn about the castle's history, the Silva-Tarouca family, and the founding of the vast landscape park
🔬 Discover the establishment of the Dendrological Society, a significant achievement in dendrology
👰 Host events or weddings in the beautifully reconstructed Rytířský sál, equipped with modern tech
🎥 See the filming location of the famous 1984 fairy tale "S čerty nejsou žerty" (With Devils Are No Jokes)
🚶♀️ Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the magnificent Průhonice Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2010, offering 25 km of paths to admire unique natural vistas and an extraordinary collection of exotic and domestic wood species.
🎨 Explore various exhibitions, such as "The Secrets of Flower Development Under the Microscope" (Aug 8–Nov 9).
🌸 Witness rhododendrons in full bloom and explore recommended yellow and blue trails.
⚠️ Only parts of the castle are open to the public; most spaces are occupied by the Czech Academy of Sciences
⏳ The exhibition might be short (approx. 30 mins), but the park offers extensive exploration
⏰ Průhonice Park:
💰 Main Season (Apr 1 - Oct 31):
📢 On select dates (e.g., Nov 7, 2025), access to the Small Courtyard and Castello Café may be restricted due to film shooting.
🚧 As of July 1, 2025, the Botanic Garden turnstile is closed due to construction; check for alternative entrances.
📅 Upcoming Events:
🚫 To help protect the park and botanic garden:
Parking is available near the castle; follow signs for visitor parking.
🏛️ Operated by Zámek Průhonice, with the park managed under UNESCO World Heritage guidelines.