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Castle · Pardubice, Pardubice
Kunětická hora Castle
Gothic castle on top of an isolated hill about 6 km from Pardubice, rebuilt by the Pernštejn family with towers and a system of bastions. It has a palace, chapel, viewing tower and interiors restored by architect Dušan Jurkovič.
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About Kunětická hora Castle
Kunětická hora is a hill of volcanic origin that rises about 80 meters above the Elbe plain, north of Pardubice. A castle stood on the summit by the mid-14th century; during the Hussite wars it was the base of commander Diviš Bořek of Miletínek, who rebuilt it as a fortress.
In 1491 the castle passed to the Pernštejn family, who reinforced it with two towers and a system of bastions and roundels, one of the most advanced of the time. During the Thirty Years’ War, Swedish troops captured and burned it in 1645, and it fell into ruin.
At the beginning of the 20th century, the Pardubice museum association bought the castle and began reconstruction following a design by Dušan Jurkovič. The visit includes the palace, rooms with early 16th-century murals, the chapel and the climb up the tower, from which you can see much of Eastern Bohemia.
The castle’s silhouette appears in Czech TV series such as Arabela, and the courtyard hosts festivals and events throughout the year.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 2 hours, including the palace and the tower.
Best time
Open April through October; the castle closes in winter and, during parts of the low season, opens only for groups. On clear days the tower view reaches the northern mountains. Confirm opening hours before you go.
How to get there
About 6 km north of Pardubice, in the municipality of Ráby. City buses stop at the foot of the hill; from there a short climb leads to the gate.
Tip
Combine it with the gingerbread museum, in the old hunting pavilion at the foot of the hill.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Kunětická hora Castle
How far is Kunětická hora from Pardubice?
About 6 km to the north, with buses from the city.
Is Kunětická hora Castle open year-round?
No. It closes in winter and has reduced hours in the low season. Confirm before you go.
What can you see on the visit?
The Pernštejn palace, rooms with Renaissance murals, Jurkovič interiors, the chapel and the viewing tower.