Státní hrad Veveří

Location: Hrad Veveří, 664 71 Veverská Bítýška · South Moravia

Category: castle

A romantic medieval castle from the 12th century above the Brno reservoir, a large castle complex with fortifications. It offers tour circuits ranging from an overview of the development of castle architecture to the state apartments. Access is only via the western (upper) gate from the U Matky Boží bus stop.

Why visit this place?

• The first written record of Veveří dates from 1213; legend says the castle was founded around 1059 by Duke Konrád I of Brno.
• Winston Churchill and his wife Clementine spent part of their honeymoon here in 1908; he visited the castle three times at Baron de Forest's invitation.
• Rated 4.5 out of 5 by 7,361 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly an hour and a quarter; the programme is aimed at every age group from preschool to secondary school.
• There are 83 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: April and October: Sat–Sun and public holidays 10:00–17:00. May–September: Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00.
• Typical visit: 75 min
• Admission: adults 220 CZK, children 70 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.5 ★ from 7361 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: preschool (3–6), primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Tour of historic interiors and castle architecture.

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

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