Státní hrad a zámek Bečov nad Teplou

Location: nám. 5. května 13, 364 64 Bečov nad Teplou · Karlovy Vary Region

Category: castle / chateau

A unique complex of a medieval castle and a Baroque chateau, home to the Reliquary of St Maurus. This Romanesque goldsmith's treasure from the first third of the 13th century is, after the crown jewels, the second most valuable movable monument in the Czech Republic. In 1945 the Beaufort-Spontini family hid it beneath the floor of the castle chapel and it was not discovered until 1985.

Why visit this place?

• The reliquary of St Maurus dates from the first third of the 13th century and is the second most valuable movable monument in the country after the crown jewels.
• The Beaufort-Spontin family hid it under the floor of the castle chapel in 1945; it was found in 1985 and restored between 1991 and 2002.
• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 5,674 visitors on Google Maps.
• Besides the tour there are hands-on workshops, so children get to make something themselves.
• Allow roughly an hour and a half; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 52 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: April and October: Sat–Sun; May–June: Tue–Sun; July–August: Tue–Sun; September: Tue–Sun; always 9:00–17:00. Last entry 15 min before closing.
• Typical visit: 90 min
• Admission: adults 260 CZK, children 80 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 5674 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Educational program 'The Reliquary for Everyone', art workshops for schools. Program duration 60 min, suitable for upper primary and secondary school students.

Official website: https://www.zamek-becov.cz

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