Hospitál Kuks – barokní unikát

Location: Kuks 81, 544 43 Kuks · Hradec Králové Region

Category: baroque_monument

A unique Baroque hospital complex from the early 18th century featuring a pharmacy, church, and sculptures by Matyáš Bernard Braun. The hospital was built by Count Špork as a spa and medical institution. Its unique pharmacy and collections are UNESCO-nominated. Suitable for older children and adults.

Why visit this place?

• The pharmacy officina here is the second oldest surviving Baroque pharmacy in Central Europe; the oldest is in Klatovy and bears the name U Bílého jednorožce.
• During the extensive restoration in 2013 to 2015, wall paintings of the monumental cycle Tanec smrti were uncovered in the main corridor.
• Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 3,619 visitors on Google Maps — the best-rated place in this category in the Hradec Králové Region.
• Allow roughly an hour and a quarter; the programme is aimed at upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 96 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• The whole programme is indoors, so rain is not a problem.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: Season May–Oct: Tue–Sun according to current schedule; off-season see website
• Typical visit: 75 min
• Admission: adults 220 CZK, children 70 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.8 ★ from 3619 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Educational guided tours for schools – Baroque era, medicine, sculpture

Official website: https://www.hospital-kuks.cz

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