Chyse Castle

Chyše, Czech Republic

Chateau Chyše is situated 35 km east of the famous spa town Karlovy Vary. Its origins date from the year 1169. Over the centuries the chateau went through many changes. It began as a fortified settlement before it was rebuilt as a Gothic castle in the 13th century. In 1578 Chateau Chyše was transformed into a Renaissance chateau before a Baroque-style reconstruction completed in 1708.

Between the years 1856-1858 final reconstruction was done. This time the skilled craftsmen created a neo-Gothic redesign. In 1917, world-famous Czech writer Karel Čapek worked at Chyše as a home tutor.

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Chyše, Czech Republic

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Founded: 1169
Category: Castles and fortifications in Czech Republic

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4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Ruslan Shcherbakov (16 months ago)
great place and delicious beer…

Philippe Blouin (19 months ago)
the best goulash i’ve had in my life. seriously good beer that’s brewed on site too. 10/10!

František Ochrana (2 years ago)
Although the place is really nice, our experience was not very well. At lunch time they had not two of asked main dishes. The staff was not even nice, we had impression we bothered them. It's a pity, because of nice castle, and brewery. Maybe in the future when we return we'll have more luck. We're sorry guys, but three stars on average only...

Petr Šidák (3 years ago)
Perfectly rebuild castle. Very good work by owners.

Petra Smith (4 years ago)
Fantastic beer, lovely place

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