Vodní zámek Blatná

Location: Na Příkopech 320, 388 01 Blatná · South Bohemia

Category: castle

One of the most beautiful moated castles in Bohemia, surrounded by a water moat and a vast English park with a herd of fallow deer. The castle has a rich history dating back to the 13th century and was used as a filming location for the fairy-tale film Pošetilá princezna. A popular attraction for families, featuring a small alpaca farm and a welcoming setting.

Why visit this place?

• The palace and the moat were rebuilt for Zdeněk Lev of Rožmitál by Benedikt Rejt. The Green Room, one of the first secular interiors with Renaissance wall painting, dates from that time.
• In 1815 František Hildprandt had an artificial cave built in the park to give local people work and a living during the Napoleonic wars.
• Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 8,423 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly an hour and a half; the programme is aimed at every age group from preschool to secondary school.
• There are 28 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• Coaches can park right at the site and the grounds are step-free.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: Seasonal operation – see website
• Typical visit: 90 min
• Admission: adults 270 CZK, children 200 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.7 ★ from 8423 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: preschool (3–6), primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

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

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