📜 A prime example of 13th-century noble military architecture in Bohemia, built on a promontory above the Říčany stream.
🏰 One of the most significant early Gothic castles in the Czech Republic, constructed around 1260-1270 by Ondřej, a loyal servant of King Přemysl Otakar II.
✨ Explore the remains of a lavish noble residence, considered one of only two "miniature royal-type castles" of its era.
🏛️ Witness high-quality architectural elements from the royal workshop, showcasing advanced Saxon-Hessian castle design.
🆓 Enjoy free entry to this cultural monument, protected since 1958.
🚶♀️ Easily accessible, perfect for a 1.5-hour visit.
📸 Great for history enthusiasts, photographers, and those interested in medieval archaeology.
⚔️ Built between 1260-1270 by Ondřej of Všechromy, a loyal servant of King Přemysl Otakar II, who later took the surname "of Říčany."
👑 Besieged by Jan Žižka's forces during the Hussite Wars in 1420, falling due to starvation rather than military assault.
💔 The Lords of Říčany never returned, and the castle was abandoned by 1544, later used as a quarry.
💎 Discover the story of the "Říčany Treasure," 348 silver Prague groschen hidden around 1419, now on display in Brandýs nad Labem.
🛡️ Protected by a low cliff, a massive two-story wall, and a deep moat with ramparts, complemented by a sophisticated system of ponds.
🏰 See the remains of the square donjon with 2.7-meter thick walls and the main two-story palace, featuring a main hall with cross-vaulting, a fireplace, and Gothic windows with trefoils and stone seats.
📐 The castle's design, with its square tower and perimeter development, stands out from typical 13th-century noble castles, reflecting royal workshop craftsmanship.
🔍 An exceptional ruin with almost the entire courtyard facade and one transverse wall of the main palace preserved, practically at full height.
💧 A corner of the donjon, a small part of a lower palace building, and a central well also remain.
⛏️ Extensive archaeological research in 2000 unearthed over 6,000 artifacts, contributing to understanding its true form, though parts of the palace were lost due to a modern quarry on the southwest spur.
💸 Entry is completely free.
⏳ Plan for a visit duration of about 1.5 hours.
🗓️ The site is open year-round.
🤝 Operated by Turistické informační centrum Říčany.