Státní hrad Rabí

Location: Rabí 53, 342 01 Sušice · Pilsen Region

Category: castle / chateau

The largest castle ruin in Bohemia, covering over 1 hectare. The castle, dating from the first half of the 13th century, was besieged twice by Jan Žižka; during the second siege in July 1421 he lost his remaining eye here. It offers guided tours of the tower and the palace, plus free access to the courtyard.

Why visit this place?

• The castle was besieged twice by an army under Jan Žižka of Trocnov, and during the second siege, in July 1421, Žižka lost his remaining eye here.
• It was probably founded in the thirteenth century by the Wittelsbach family. After 1273 it passed to the lords of Budětice and then to the Švihovský of Rýzmberk family.
• Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 6,706 visitors on Google Maps — the best-rated place in this category in the Pilsen Region.
• Allow roughly an hour and a half; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 30 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• There is a dedicated programme for school groups, not just general admission.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: Jun–Aug: Tue–Sun 9:00–17:00; Sep: Tue–Sun 9:00–16:00; Oct (selected weekends): 10:00–16:00; Nov–Apr: closed
• Typical visit: 90 min
• Admission: adults 180 CZK, children 50 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.7 ★ from 6706 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Guided tours for school groups, commentary on the history of the castle and medieval life

Official website: https://www.hrad-rabi.cz

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