Hrad Rychmburk

Location: Předhradí 17, 539 74 Předhradí · Pardubice Region

Category: medieval castle with exhibitions

A well-preserved medieval castle near Předhradí, set on a rocky spur above the Krounka river. Extensive exhibitions: Gothic halls with Chrudim medieval altarpieces, history of the castle and Rychmburk estate, brewing in the Pardubice region, and capital punishment in the castle dungeons. Three floors, a chapel, concert hall and tower. Entry to the courtyard, gardens and cellars is free of charge.

Why visit this place?

• Rychmburk castle was founded in the first quarter of the 14th century by Tas z Mrdic; around 1387 it passed to the poet Smil Flaška z Pardubic.
• After the Second World War the castle served as a retirement home; it opened to the public in May 2021, after seventy years.
• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 758 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly an hour and a half; the programme is aimed at upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 54 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• The whole programme is indoors, so rain is not a problem.

Verified against: cs.wikipedia.org

Practical information

• Opening hours: Seasonal, see rychmburk.cz
• Typical visit: 90 min
• Admission: adults 200 CZK, children 100 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 758 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Tour of Gothic halls, exhibition of medieval altarpieces, brewing history and capital punishment.

Official website: https://rychmburk.cz

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