Rychmburk Castle

Předhradí, Czech Republic

Rychmburk castle was built in the 13th century and belonged to Tas of Rychmburk. One of its owners was Smil Flaška of Pardubice and Rychmburk in the 15th century. In 1425, the castle was seized by Hussites, in the 1st half of the 16th century Jindřich Šťastný of Valdštejn had it turned into a Late Gothic palace, afterwards Kinský had it renovated in the Baroque style in 1793 - 1798.

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Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Czech Republic

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Tomáš Dvořák (4 months ago)
Entrance fee 160 CZK per adult, the castle is without a guide. On the ground floor of the castle there is a cozy snack bar with friendly service.
Jan Šedý (5 months ago)
A very nicely maintained castle with a self-guided tour. Various thematically arranged exhibits are displayed in the interiors (e.g. dolls, hunting and others). Rather, it is a kind of museum in the castle premises. However, the playroom for children is perfect, offering lots of toys and space. The complex also includes a small garden and a cafe "Spižírna", where you can have refreshments. Parking possible in front of the castle or in the village (approx. 300 m from the castle).
Jiri Zajicek (6 months ago)
A nice castle with the possibility of a separate tour. A bit of a problem with parking, I recommend free parking at the nearby cemetery. At the castle, an exhibition of toys, prams, etc... Which is not my cup of coffee at all, but it can be a draw for others. Definitely worth a visit.
Eliška Linhartová (6 months ago)
A beautiful castle that you can walk around on your own, part of it was free (gardens and hunting exhibition)... The entrance fee for adults was NOK 150/person. Dear cashier lady. After visiting the castle, you can go for a walk along the Krounka river through a beautiful valley.
Oldřich Kratina (7 months ago)
About 10 km from Luž na Pardubice you will find the medieval castle Rychmburk. The castle itself and the surrounding gardens are nicely restored. The history is also rich, you can read about that elsewhere. The last owners were the Kin and Thurn-Taxis. In the castle you can see the gallery and the underground, there is a cafe. Other spaces are charged - without a guide. Some buildings in Předhradí, the cemetery church and the manor garden with a bust of Count Kinski are also worth mentioning. The red tourist path leads from the east side, you can reach it directly from the castle and it will show you a view of the surroundings and the building itself.
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