Prague Castle
castle · Prague · Czechia
- Address
- Hradčany, 119 08 Prague
- Links
- Google Maps
About
A huge hilltop castle complex above the river, seat of the Czech head of state, with palaces, courtyards and gardens.
Good to know
- Buy a ticket circuit that includes the cathedral; the gardens and courtyards can be entered free.
- The changing of the guard takes place at midday; check the schedule.
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