Zámek Žďár nad Sázavou

Location: Zámek 1, Žďár nad Sázavou, 591 01 · Vysočina Region

Category: Baroque château complex

A Baroque complex with the UNESCO-listed pilgrimage Chapel of St John of Nepomuk designed by Jan Blažej Santini. Includes a château, museum, gallery and the beautiful Vysočina countryside. Guided tours available for schools.

Why visit this place?

• The complex is a former Cistercian monastery founded in 1252 and dissolved after a devastating fire on 16 July 1784.
• Abbot Václav Vejmluva began working with Jan Santini probably as early as 1706.
• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 3,583 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 40 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: Mar–Oct Tue–Sun 9:00–17:00
• Typical visit: 90 min
• Admission: adults 230 CZK, children 140 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 3583 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Tour of the Baroque complex for primary school pupils focused on the Baroque period, Santini's architecture and UNESCO heritage. Worksheets included.

Official website: https://www.zamekzdar.cz

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