- Address: Ráby 6, 533 52 Staré Hradiště, Czech Republic
- Phone: +420 725 507 500, +420 466 415 428
- The schedule of work: Saturday and Sunday 10: 00-17: 00, Monday to Friday - the day off (the schedule varies depending on the season and holidays)
- Visit fee: $ 3.75, children and pensioners - $ 2.8
- Architectural style: Gothic architecture
In the central part of the Czech Republic, near the town of Pardubice , one of the most famous castles of the country - Kunětická Hora - is located. It was built in the XIV century and played an important role in the Hussite wars, which took place in Bohemia in 1419-1434. Now it is an important historical and architectural landmark , which since 2001 is one of the national cultural monuments of the country.
History of the Kunětická Mountain
According to archaeological research, the castle was built in the first half of the 14th century. At the time of the Hussite wars, Kunětická Hora was used as a strategically stronghold of Hetman Diviš Bórzek. It was he who became the official owner of the castle and the surrounding lands. In 1464, the son of Diviš Bórzek sold the possessions. Later the castle was bought and resold many times, which did not have a good effect on his condition.
In 1919, the Pardubice Museum Society bought Kunětický Hora and began to restore it. Even now, when the castle is owned by the state and is managed by the National Institute of Monuments, restoration work is not ceasing. However, this does not prevent us from using it for theater, music and historical events.
Sights of Kunětická Hora
The castle combines features of Gothic and Renaissance style. It is a reconstructed palace with a closed courtyard and walls, fortified bastions. The main tower of the Kunětická Hora, called the Black or Damn, is used as a viewing platform . From here you can enjoy the beauty of the Polabskie landscapes, and in clear weather you can see the Iron and Eagle Mountains, as well as the summits of the Giant Mountains .
- the chapel of St. Catherine of Siena;
- an ancient dungeon and prison;
- an exhibition telling about the history and development of the judicial system in Bohemia;
- Arsenal with a collection of cold weapons;
- a large exposition dedicated to different ways of hunting;
- speeches by fencers.
Visit to the castle
Tours of Kunětická Hora are held in two stages. First, visitors bypass the interior of the main fortress, including the chapel, the Devil's Tower and the exhibition. After this, a bypass of the surrounding area and the palace halls is conducted.
In the territory of Kunětická Hora, you can find many rare plants and animals that are protected by the state. The castle itself earned a good reputation among locals, who in a friendly manner call it "Kuňka" (in translation - a dog).
To visit Kunětická Hora you need tourists who are fond of history and military affairs. Here you can see the well-preserved fortifications and learn a lot about the life of this region.
How to get to the castle of Kunětická Hora?
This medieval monument is located in the central part of the Czech Republic, almost 100 km from Prague and 7 km from the town of Pardubice. With the capital Kunětická Hora is directly connected by road D11. If you follow it strictly to the east, you can reach the sights in 1 hour and 15 minutes.
You can also use the railway transport . To do this, you need to take the RegioJet or Leo Express train from Prague's main station . The journey lasts 55 minutes. The train arrives at the station in Pardubice . From here you need to go to the bus station and transfer to the bus, which in 15 minutes will take you to Kunětická Mountain. The whole road will cost about $ 9.5.