Státní zámek Duchcov

Location: náměstí Republiky 1, 419 01 Duchcov · Ústí nad Labem Region

Category: Baroque château

A representative Baroque château of the Waldstein family from the early 18th century, where the world-famous adventurer and writer Giacomo Casanova lived and wrote from 1785 to 1798. Guided tour circuits include the Waldstein route with lavish interiors, a route dedicated to Casanova's life, and the château's collections. The complex includes a princely garden and a pavilion housing a relocated fresco by Reiner.

Why visit this place?

• Rated 4.5 out of 5 by 1,869 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 66 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• The whole programme is indoors, so rain is not a problem.

Practical information

• Opening hours: Tue–Sun 10:00–16:00 (April, October Sat–Sun 10:00–16:00; July–August Tue–Sun 9:30–16:30)
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: adults 180 CZK, children 50 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.5 ★ from 1869 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Shortened tours for preschools and primary schools, cultural events for children. Supervising teachers admitted free (1 person per 10 children).

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

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