Kryt civilní obrany v Zámku Pardubice

Location: Pardubice - Zámek, 530 02 Pardubice · Pardubice Region

Category: civil defense shelter

A civil defence shelter beneath the castle ramparts in Pardubice, built in 1953. Its construction began in secret and it was not intended as a shelter for the public, but as a civil defence command post — the headquarters meant to direct events in a city threatened by radioactive fallout after a nuclear attack. Tours cover the Cold War period and are suitable for school groups as well as families.

Why visit this place?

• Construction began in secret in 1953 inside the north-eastern rondel of the castle ramparts; residents of house no. 4 were moved out.
• It was not a shelter for townspeople but a civil defence command post; its filtration could serve about 120 people for a short time.
• Allow roughly an hour and a quarter; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 86 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• The whole programme is indoors, so rain is not a problem.
• There is a dedicated programme for school groups, not just general admission.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: Mon–Sun 10–18
• Typical visit: 75 min
• Admission: adults 120 CZK, children 60 CZK
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Educational program on history and defense during wartime

Official website: https://www.vcm.cz/zamek/kryt-civilni-obrany/

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