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Špilberk Castle
A hilltop castle turned fortress and notorious prison, now home to the city museum.
- Editor's score
- 4.7
- Visit
- 2 h
- Price
- €€
About
Founded in the thirteenth century by the kings of Bohemia, Špilberk was rebuilt as a Baroque citadel and served the Habsburgs as a feared prison for political opponents. Visitors can explore the damp casemates beneath the walls, exhibitions on Brno's history and the lookout tower above the old town.
Best time to go: Climb the wooded hill in the afternoon and finish on the ramparts as the city lights come on.
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