About this site
Historic seat of Czech rulers and presidents, incorporating St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace and Golden Lane.
Why it made the universeUNESCO Prague setting
Castles & Palaces
Prague Castle
Prague · Czechia
CZENo ticket recorded50.0909° N · 14.4005° ECastle / Historic Site
Visit today
- Opening hours
- Apr 1–Oct 31: castle complex 6:00 AM–10:00 PM; historical buildings 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Tickets & entry
- Tickets
- The castle grounds are free; tickets are required for the main historic interiors and visitor circuit.
Getting there
- Public transport
- Tram 22 to Pražský hrad is the most common route; Malostranská and Hradčanská metro stations are also nearby.
Know before you go
- Bags
- Large baggage is not permitted in the Prague Castle area; security screening is required.
- House rules
- Operational and liturgical events can temporarily restrict individual buildings, especially St. Vitus Cathedral.
Contact
- Phone
- +420 224 372 187 / +420 224 373 568
- info@hrad.cz
Record status
- Selection
- canonical anchor selected
- Video research
- EXACT-MATCH VERIFIED — CARD READY
Videos & visitor guides
Official attraction videos appear first when verified, followed by exact-match informational travel guides.
Map & location
Hradčany, 119 08 Prague 1, Czechia
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