Zřícenina hradu Okoř

Location: Okoř 252 64, Velké Přílepy, Praha-západ · Central Bohemia

Category: castle / chateau

The picturesque Gothic ruins from the 14th century rise 15 km from Prague above the valley of the Zákolanský stream. The castle offers views of the surrounding countryside and an interesting exhibition on the history of the site. Okoř is a popular destination for family day trips from Prague thanks to its accessibility and natural surroundings.

Why visit this place?

• Jaroslav Bořita z Martinic bequeathed the castle to the Jesuits in 1649; they rebuilt it in Baroque style and used it as a summer residence.
• The ruin appears in the 1921 film Příchozí z temnot and in the 1996 fairy tale Kouzelný měšec by director Václav Vorlíček.
• Rated 4.5 out of 5 by 1,245 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 217 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: April–May and October–November: Sat–Sun 10:00–16:30; June–September: Tue–Sun 10:00–16:30 (Sat–Sun until 17:30); January–March closed
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: adults 135 CZK, children 70 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.5 ★ from 1245 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Guided commentary tours of the castle

Official website: https://www.okor.cz

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