Castle of Jindřichův Hradec, Renaissance castle in Jindřichův Hradec, Czech Republic
The Castle of Jindřichův Hradec is a fortress complex built around three courtyards with multiple interconnected buildings that grew over many centuries. The layout includes towers, residential wings, and various structures that were added and modified as needs changed.
The fortress began in the 13th century as a Gothic stronghold and later received major additions during the Renaissance that changed its appearance. These expansions created the larger complex that exists today.
The rooms reflect the way nobles once lived and displayed their status through decoration and design. You can see this in the scale of the halls and the choices made in how spaces connect to each other.
Wear sturdy shoes because the castle has many stairs and uneven stone surfaces throughout. Tours are the main way to see the interior, so plan accordingly for your visit.
A preserved section of the castle contains a medieval black kitchen with original cooking equipment and fireplaces showing how food was prepared daily. This type of kitchen is rarely found intact, making it a genuine window into how people worked and lived in earlier times.
Location: Jindřichův Hradec I
Architectural style: Gothic architecture, Renaissance architecture, baroque architecture
Opening Hours: June-August Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-16:15; May,June,September Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-17:00; May,June,September Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-17:00; April,May,September,October Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-16:15
Phone: +420384321279
Email: jindrichuvhradec@npu.cz
Website: https://zamek-jindrichuvhradec.cz
GPS coordinates: 49.14202,15.00146
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:03
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