Zámek Karlova Koruna

Location: Pražská 1, 503 51 Chlumec nad Cidlinou · Hradec Králové Region

Category: Baroque château

A unique star-shaped Baroque château built in 1721–1723, designed by architect Jan Blažej Santini-Aichel for František Ferdinand Kinský. The château features a trefoil floor plan and an English landscape park, and is a popular destination for school trips, offering guided tours with historical exhibitions. The complex includes an exhibition dedicated to horse breeding by the Kinský family.

Why visit this place?

• The architect Jan Blažej Santini-Aichel and the builder František Maxmilián Kaňka worked on it together; the chateau was named Karlova Koruna in honour of a visit by Emperor Charles VI.
• A major fire in 1943 badly damaged the building and the rescued furnishings were dispersed across the country.
• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 3,249 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly an hour and a half; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 28 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: May–Aug: Tue–Sun 9–12, 13–18; Sep: Tue–Sun 9–12, 13–17; Apr & Oct: Sat–Sun 9–12, 13–16; other months by appointment
• Typical visit: 90 min
• Admission: adults 190 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 3249 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Guided interior tours; exhibition 'Hoof by Hoof' about horse breeding by the Kinský family

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

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