Castle · Prague, Czech Republic
Prague Castle
Prague Castle is a castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic serving as the official residence and workplace of the president of the Czech. Built 900. It drew 2,551,240 visitors in 2024.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Prague, Czech Republic |
|---|---|
| Type | Castle |
| Built | 900 |
| Architect | Matthias of Arras, Benedikt Rejt |
| Elevation | Elevation: 250 m |
| Annual visitors (2024) | 2,551,240 |
| Coordinates | 50.0900° N, 14.4000° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Prague Castle is known for
Prague Castle is a castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic serving as the official residence and workplace of the president of the Czech.
About Prague Castle
Prague Castle is a castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic serving as the official residence and workplace of the president of the Czech Republic. Built in the 9th century, the castle has long served as the seat of power for kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman emperors, and presidents of Czechoslovakia. As such, the term "Prague Castle" or simply "Hrad" ("the Castle") are often used as metonymy for the president and his staff and advisors.
History
The history of the castle began in 870 when its first walled building, the Church of the Virgin Mary, was built. The Basilica of Saint George and the Basilica of St. Vitus were founded under the reign of Vratislaus I, Duke of Bohemia and his son Wenceslaus I in the first half of the 10th century.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Prague Castle website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Prague |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Ruzyn? International Airport (PRG) |
| Distance from the airport | 6.0 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) · Prague, Czech Republic · 6.3 miles away
- Pardubice Airport (PED) · Pardubice, Czech Republic · 59.7 miles away
- Karlovy Vary Airport (KLV) · Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic · 66.2 miles away
Landmarks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Prague Castle?
Prague Castle is a castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic serving as the official residence and workplace of the president of the Czech.
Where is Prague Castle located?
Prague Castle is in Prague, Czech Republic. Its coordinates are 50.0900° N, 14.4000° E.
How do I get to Prague Castle?
The nearest town is Prague, and the nearest airport is Ruzyn? International Airport (PRG), about 6.0 miles away (straight line).
When was Prague Castle built?
Prague Castle was built 900.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prague_Castle — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q193369 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.hrad.cz/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.