Castles and chateaux — Plzeňský kraj

The hillfort near Dolní Hradiště is a protected Czech cultural monument preserving the last remaining rampart of a prehistoric and early medieval defensive site east of the village.

The fortified residence in Bernartice, with roots dating to at least the fourteenth century, is a listed cultural monument that preserves centuries of architectural and noble history in the Tachov district.

Hrad Bezemín is a uniquely significant archaeological site near Bezemín in the Tachov district, combining a Slavic hillfort with an associated burial mound cemetery and holding the status of a National Cultural Monument of the Czech Republic since 1995.

Hrad Buben is a freely accessible, listed medieval ruin in the Plzeň-sever district, dramatically situated above the confluence of the Mže River and Plešnický Brook and popular with history enthusiasts and visitors to the nearby Hracholusky reservoir alike.

Hrad Budětice is a protected medieval castle ruin hidden in the forests of Džbán Hill near the village of Budětice in the Plzeň Region.

Hrad Bukovec is a prehistoric hillfort on the eastern edge of Pilsen, continuously inhabited from the late Hallstatt period through early medieval Slavic settlement, and today protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Hrad Buková, set on Srnčí kopec near the village of Buková, is a remarkable site whose layered history spans from a prehistoric hillfort to a medieval watchtower.

Hrad Bílá skála is a prehistoric hillfort perched on a rocky spur of the Radečský ridge near Sklená Huť in the Rokycany district, protected as a listed cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Hrad Březina is an early medieval — and possibly prehistoric — fortified settlement near Březina in the Rokycany district, protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

The scenic ruins of Hrad Březina crown a rocky hilltop at 500 metres above sea level in the village of Březina, Rokycany District, and are listed as a protected cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Darmyšl is one of the oldest fortified sites in the Tachov region, perched atop Chlum hill with far-reaching views and a history spanning from prehistory to the early Middle Ages.

The medieval fortress of Hrad Dešenice, dating back to the fourteenth century, today houses the Museum of Šumava Brewing and stands as a protected cultural monument in the Klatovy district.

Hrad Dolany is a medieval fortification in the Klatovy district that served as a noble seat and later a Jesuit property before being converted into residential use, with its well-preserved palace now protected as a Czech cultural monument.

Bělá Castle (Czech: Hrad Dolní Bělá) is a castle located in Dolní Bělá municipality in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. The first mention of the castle comes from somewhere between 1315 and 1318.

Hrad Domažlice, fondly called Chodský hrad, is a well-preserved medieval castle at the heart of Domažlice that has shaped the town's identity for centuries and has been a protected cultural monument since 1964.

Hrad Dršťka is a largely vanished medieval castle ruin perched on a slate ridge of the Brdy Highlands near Skořice, preserving little more than earthworks and scattered stonework amid a remote military landscape.

Dýšina hillfort is one of the oldest fortified prehistoric settlements in the Plzeň region, perched atop Hradiště Hill with commanding views over the Ejpovice reservoir.

Hrad Frymburk in the Klatovy district is a state-protected medieval monument that was gradually transformed from a fortified stronghold into a noble manor estate.

The atmospheric ruins of Hrad Gutštejn, a state-protected monument founded around 1300 by the Hroznatovci family, stand freely accessible on a forested spur above the Hadovka stream near Konstantínovy Lázně.

The ancient hillfort of Hodovíz, also known as Vyšohrad, is a protected prehistoric monument set on a dramatic spur near Hvozd in the Plzeň-sever district, offering visitors a rare glimpse into the region's distant past.

Hrad Holýšov, set on Trný Hill near Holýšov, is one of the Plzeň-South district's most notable prehistoric hillforts, blending rich archaeological heritage with scenic countryside walks.

Hůrka is a historic promontory near Starý Plzenec where one of Bohemia's most important early medieval strongholds — originally known as Plzeň — flourished from at least the tenth century until its decline in the fourteenth century.

The ruins of a medieval water castle in Janovice nad Úhlavou, preserved as a cultural monument since 1964, offer a glimpse into the town's storied past.

Hrad Kašovice is a medieval fortress ruin set amid a scenic larch forest above the village of Kašovice, protected as a cultural monument since 1964.

Kašperk Castle (Czech: hrad Kašperk, German: Karlsberg) is a medieval castle placed in southwestern Bohemia (modern Czech Republic, former Kingdom of Bohemia).…

Hrad Klabava is a medieval ruin set on the steep banks of the Klabava River near Ejpovice, offering a atmospheric glimpse into the region's past.

Hrad Kokšín is a thought-provoking medieval site above the Úhlava River, where earthwork remains and ruined masonry hint at a past that blurs the line between military outpost and noble residence.

Hrad Komošín, perched on a rocky spur near Dolany, is a protected medieval ruin offering serene views over the Úhlava River valley and a charming taste of Šumava's hidden history.

Hrad Koryta is a prehistoric hillfort near the village of Koryta in the Plzeň-sever district, dramatically situated on a narrow spur surrounded on three sides by the Střela River and listed as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Kotaneč is a prehistoric hilltop settlement and likely hillfort near Manětín, occupying a striking rocky spur above the Střela River within a protected nature reserve.

Hrad Kozel is one of the oldest prehistoric hillforts in the Plzeň region, perched on a dramatic spur above the Berounka river near the village of Nadryby and protected today as a cultural monument.

Hrad Kratice, also known as Barbora, is a historically listed fortress near Kvasetic in the Klatovy district that was transformed from a fortified noble seat into a granary and has been a protected cultural monument since 1964.

Hrad Krašov is a historically layered medieval ruin perched above the Berounka river near Bohy in the Plzeň Region, with origins dating to the early 13th century and architectural phases spanning from Gothic through Renaissance to Baroque.

The prehistoric hillfort of Krchleby, perched on the summit of Holubí hlava near Staňkov, is a captivating site where thousands of years of history can be felt beneath your feet.

Hrad Křenice is a Renaissance fortress in the village of Křenice that served as a noble seat from the fourteenth to the seventeenth century before being converted into a granary, and has been a listed cultural monument since 1964.

The prehistoric hillfort of Hrad Lhovice, set on the hill of Tuhošť near Švihov, is a rare and protected cultural monument bearing thousands of years of history.

The Gothic ruins of Hrad Libštejn crown a rocky hilltop above the Berounka River near Liblín and have been a protected cultural monument since 1964.

The ruins of Hrad Litice, perched above the confluence of the Litický stream and the Radbuza river near Plzeň, are a listed cultural monument preserving a moat and part of the eastern curtain wall as lasting reminders of the site's medieval heritage.

Hrad Lopata is a striking medieval ruin perched on a quartzite ridge near Milínov, offering visitors a captivating blend of Bohemian history and protected natural scenery.

Hrad Luby is a medieval fortress in the village of Luby near Klatovy whose original Gothic masonry has been uniquely preserved within the walls of modern family homes.

The prehistoric hillfort of Luhov, perched on a rocky spur above the Hracholusky reservoir near Líšťany, is one of the oldest traces of human settlement in northern Plzeň region and a protected cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Hrad Líšina is a prehistoric hillfort in the Plzeň-South district, set atop Líšinský Hill just a kilometre from the village of Líšina, where its commanding position once provided ancient settlers with both natural protection and far-reaching views.

The medieval fortress of Lštění, centred on its impressive surviving residential tower, is a designated cultural monument and a compelling destination for anyone exploring the historic Chodsko region.

The hill of Malechovská hůrka, rising above the Úhlava River near the village of Malechov, shelters the remains of a protected prehistoric fortified settlement of remarkable archaeological significance.

Mlýnský vrch near Meclov is a remarkable prehistoric hillfort with continuous settlement evidence stretching from the Late Palaeolithic through the Bronze Age, the Late Hallstatt period, and into the Early Middle Ages.

Hrad Mydlná is a charming, seldom-visited medieval ruin set beside a restored pond in the Kamínky Nature Park, south of Nevid in the Rokycany District.

The prehistoric hillfort of Mířkov crowns Malý křakovský vrch in the Domažlice district, bearing witness to the strategic brilliance of its ancient builders.

Hrad Nadryby is a historically layered site on the Berounka River, where prehistoric settlement and an early medieval hillfort bear witness to centuries of continuous human habitation.

Hrad Netunice is a sixteenth-century fortified residence in the village of Netunice that survived centuries of decline thanks to its conversion into a Baroque granary in 1780 and is now a protected cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Hrad Netřeb is a medieval castle ruin near Kanice in the Domažlice district, set within a nature reserve famed for its ancient yew trees and listed as a cultural monument since 1964.

Nový Herštejn is a medieval castle ruin near Kdyně that captivates visitors with its turbulent history and its setting within the protected Herštýn nature reserve.

Ondřejov hillfort is a striking prehistoric site in the Plzeň-sever district, set on a rocky ridge above the confluence of the Střela river and offering sweeping valley views.

Hrad Opálka is a medieval castle ruin near Strážov in the Klatovy District, listed as a protected cultural monument since 1964 and set amid the peaceful landscapes of the Šumava region.

Hrad Ostrov u Bezdružic is a prehistoric and early medieval hillfort in western Bohemia, perched above the confluence of two streams at around 460 metres above sea level and protected as a Czech cultural monument.

Hrad Osvračín is a medieval castle ruin perched on a rocky spur above the village of Osvračín in the Domažlice district, protected as a cultural monument since 1972.

Hrad Otročín is a prehistoric hillfort perched on a rocky promontory above the Otročínský potok stream, located about 1.7 kilometres south of the village of Otročín in the Tachov district.

The ruins of the Pajrek Castle (German: Burg Bayereck) lie in the Czech Republic above the town of Nýrsko, in the western part of the Bohemian Forest at a height of 505 metres above sea level.…

Pernarec hillfort sits on a rocky spur above the Úterský potok stream southwest of the village, offering a naturally defensible position with sweeping views of the surrounding countryside.

Hrad Petrovice nad Úhlavou is a listed Renaissance-Baroque fortress dating from the mid-sixteenth century, offering visitors an authentic window into the noble heritage of the Klatovy region.

Hrad Plasy is a protected prehistoric hillfort set on a dramatic rocky spur above the Střela River, with a history of continuous settlement stretching back over five thousand years.

Hrad Potštejn is a protected medieval ruin near Žinkovy in the Plzeň-jih district, perched on a rocky spur above the Labuť pond at around 530 metres above sea level.

The ruins of Hrad Preitenstein, founded around 1330 by King John of Luxembourg and deliberately burned in the sixteenth century, are a protected cultural monument overlooking the village of Nové Městečko near Nečtiny.

The Gothic ruins of Hrad Prácheň, crowning a rocky spur above the Otava River near Horažďovice, are a protected Czech cultural monument set within the Prácheň nature reserve.

The ruins of Hrad Pušperk crown a forested hilltop two kilometres west of Poleň and are protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

The prehistoric hillfort of Přetín, perched on Chlumec hill near the village of the same name in the Klatovy district, retains a low stone rampart that hints at its ancient strategic importance, though its exact dating remains unknown.

Hrad Přimda, one of Bohemia's oldest stone fortifications, is a ruined medieval border castle in the Bohemian Forest whose Romanesque keep — complete with a rare original fireplace and latrine — remains standing to this day.

Rabí or Rábí is a ruined castle in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It is the largest castle (in terms of area) in the country. Rabí Castle was proclaimed a national cultural monument in 1978.

Hrad Rabštejn nad Střelou is a captivating architectural ensemble where medieval Gothic origins, a historic monastery, and a Baroque château combine to tell centuries of Bohemian noble and royal history.

Radná is an ancient hillfort on a naturally fortified promontory in the Plaská pahorkatina upland, with a history stretching from the Bronze Age through the early medieval period, and protected as a cultural monument since 1964.

Radyně Castle is a castle situated on a hill of the same name, near the town of Starý Plzenec, in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic.…

Hrad Roupov is a partially preserved medieval castle ruin near the village of Roupov in the Plzeň-South district, protected as a Czech cultural monument since 1963.

Hrad Rýzmberk is a captivating medieval ruin set on a forested hilltop near Kdyně, offering dramatic views and a wonderfully atmospheric journey back in time.

Hrad Skála, a ruined medieval castle near Přeštice in the Plzeň Region, holds a unique place in history as the site of the earliest written record of a firearm being used in Bohemia, dating to 1399.

The hillfort near Srbice, likely of prehistoric origin and today marked by the Church of St. Vitus, yielded ceramic finds, daub, and iron slag dating from prehistory through to the 12th and 13th centuries.

Hrad Staré Lipno is one of the oldest documented settlements in the Plzeň-North district, a prehistoric and early medieval hillfort now protected as a Czech cultural monument.

The ruins of Hrad Starý Herštejn, nestled within a nature reserve in the Bohemian Forest near Domažlice, offer a captivating blend of medieval heritage and protected wilderness.

Střapole hillfort is a naturally fortified spur above the Berounka River, forming a unique archaeological complex with an adjacent burial mound cemetery and protected as a Czech cultural monument.

The prehistoric hillfort of Hrad Sulislav, perched on a wooded spur above the Sulislav stream in the Tachov district, preserves a rich Eneolithic cultural layer with finds including Cham culture pottery, spindle whorls, and stone tools first documented by archaeologists in 1988.

Hrad Svinná, also known as Starý zámek, is a medieval fortress in the village of Svinná near Hlohovice whose roots date to the fourteenth century and which is protected as a listed cultural monument.

Hrad Sychrov is a state-protected ruin perched at around 480 metres above sea level on the western edge of Rabštejn nad Střelou, believed to have formed part of the town's historic fortification system.

Hrad Sýpka v Zavlekově is a former 16th-century fortified manor in the Klatovy District that was converted into a granary in the 18th century and has been a protected cultural monument since 1964.

The early medieval hillfort of Hrad Tasnovice, set on a hill above the Radbuza river near Horšovský Týn, forms a protected cultural monument together with the adjacent Church of Saint Lawrence.

Hrad Tasnovice is a ruined medieval fortress in the village of Tasnovice near Horšovský Týn, a listed cultural monument that has stood abandoned since the late eighteenth century.

Hrad Tedražice, a fortress near Hrádek in the Klatovy district dating from the late fifteenth century, has been a listed cultural monument since 1964 despite extensive nineteenth-century alterations to its original Renaissance and Baroque character.

Hrad Tuhošť is a captivating early medieval hillfort set amid the scenic landscape of the Domažlice district, north of the village of Smolov near Mrákov.

The hilltop site of Hrad Třebel preserves evocative medieval wall fragments alongside an impressive Baroque granary, together forming a protected cultural monument above the village of Třebel in the Tachov district.

The prehistoric hillfort of Třebobuz, set on a narrow spur above the confluence of two streams near the Hracholusky reservoir, retains a partially preserved rampart and pottery fragments that confirm ancient settlement but have yet to reveal the site's exact age.

Hrad U Němých is a shrouded former Cold War underground command bunker near Strašice in the Brdy hills, whose true purpose the Czech state officially refused to acknowledge well into the 21st century.

Hrad Velhartice is a remarkably well-preserved medieval castle in the Klatovy district, famed for its unique stone bridge connecting the ruined Rajský dům palace and the mighty Putna tower, and recognised as a Czech national cultural monument since 2001.

The 1939 villa built for Gustav Helmhacker in Plzeň's Hradiště district is one of the Plzeň Region's finest examples of modern pre-war architecture, preserved as part of a cohesive estate with a gardener's cottage, garage, and landscaped grounds.

Hrad Vlkošov is a well-preserved fifteenth-century noble fortress in the village of Vlkošov near Bezvěrov, listed as a cultural heritage monument of the Czech Republic.

The medieval ruins of Hrad Vlčtejn, a state-protected cultural monument since 1963, lie hidden among the hills northwest of Blovice in the Plzeň-jih district.

Hrad Volfštejn is a state-protected medieval ruin near Černošín, renowned for its well-preserved late-Romanesque bergfried dating to the early thirteenth century.

The ruins of Hrad Věžka, a state-protected cultural monument since 1958, stand on a rocky hilltop 310 metres above sea level near the village of Druztová in the Plzeň Region, accessible via a yellow-marked hiking trail.

Hrad Všeruby, set on the rocky spur of Kočičí vrch above the Burná stream, is a remarkable archaeological site whose origins reach back to the late Hallstatt period and which continued to be inhabited through the early Middle Ages.

The ruins of Hrad Zavlekov, founded in the fourteenth century by Dluhomil z Velhartic, are a protected cultural monument and a haunting reminder of medieval aristocratic life in the Klatovy district.

Hrad Zichov was a Renaissance noble residence that after 1589 was gradually absorbed into a farm complex of the Srbice estate, which is today a protected cultural monument.

The ruins of Hrad pod Hrnčířem, a medieval fortress of unknown original name perched on the slopes of Hrnčíř hill near Petrovice u Sušice, have been a protected cultural monument since 1976.

Hrad u Královky is a remote medieval castle site northeast of Strašice in the Rokycany district, where only faint earthwork remains hint at a fortification that once commanded the surrounding landscape.

Hrad Úsilov, a mid-fifteenth-century fortified seat built by the noble Výrkové z Rýzmberka family, later served as a farm building but remains protected today as a cultural monument.

Hrad Ústaleč is an early medieval hillfort on Hradec hill near Nalžovské Hory, inhabited in the 10th and 11th centuries and now protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Hrad Čachrov is a medieval fortress in the Klatovy region dating from the late fourteenth century, listed as a cultural monument since 1964 and a lasting testament to the noble heritage of the Šumava region.

Hrad Čilá is a prehistoric hillfort on the hill of Čihadlo near the village of Čilá, dating to the Late Bronze Age and Late Hallstatt period and confirmed by archaeological research in 1986.

The prehistoric hillfort of Řakom near Dolany is a protected cultural monument of the Czech Republic, preserving ancient ditches and ramparts on the slopes of Malá Doubrava.

Hrad Řenče is a medieval fortress in the village of Řenče, Plzeň-jih district, protected as an official Czech cultural monument since 1991.

The stronghold at Řesanice, dating to the fourteenth century and later converted into a Baroque granary, is a protected cultural monument preserving centuries of noble and rural history in a quiet village near Kasejovice.

Hrad Šipín is a protected early medieval hillfort near Konstantinovy Lázně whose origins may stretch back to the Late Bronze Age, making it one of western Bohemia's most historically layered archaeological sites.

Hrad Štěpánovice, a fourteenth-century fortress near Klatovy, preserves a remarkable medieval palace that was later transformed into a Baroque granary and is today listed as a protected cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Hrad Švamberk, also called Krasíkov, is a romantically ruined Gothic fortress near Konstantínovy Lázně, steeped in Hussite history and protected as a cultural monument of the Plzeň Region since 1964.

Hrad Žďár is a protected Late Bronze Age hillfort set within the Žďár nature reserve near Pavlovsko, remarkable for its long history of settlement and its architectural similarities to the neighbouring hillfort on Plešivec.

Hradec u Stoda is a partially preserved early medieval fortified settlement from the tenth to twelfth centuries, now protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Hradiště is a prehistoric hilltop settlement near Plzeň, naturally defended by the River Úhlava and protected today as a Czech cultural monument.

Hradiště Jindřín is a protected prehistoric hillfort on Jindřín hill near Radkovice, featuring impressive natural rock defences and a double rampart with a ditch that have survived to the present day.

The ancient hillfort of Hradiště Kokšín, a protected cultural monument crowning a 684-metre hill in the Plzeň-South district, is believed to date from the Hallstatt period and still retains traces of its stone rampart and evidence of prehistoric iron-ore mining nearby.

Hradiště Na zámku near Podražnice is a protected prehistoric hillfort and one of the most significant archaeological sites in the Domažlice district.

Hradiště Sedlecká skála is a protected prehistoric hillfort set on a strategic rocky promontory north of Šťáhlavy in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic.

Hradiště Svojšín is a prehistoric Eneolithic hillfort rising above the confluence of the Mže River and Dolský Brook, where archaeological excavations have revealed hundreds of ceramic sherds linked to the Cham culture.

Hradiště na Sedle is a protected prehistoric hillfort near Albrechtice u Sušice that was inhabited in multiple phases from the Iron Age through the Middle Ages, with surviving earthwork ramparts that attest to its long strategic importance.

Hrádek château near Sušice is a centuries-old landmark blending medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassical architecture, protected as a Czech cultural monument since 1964.

Jánský zámeček in Broumov is a listed late Baroque to Classicist château with roots possibly predating 1750, founded by the Haimhausen family and currently undergoing private restoration.

The surviving medieval town walls of Klatovy, built between the 13th and 16th centuries, offer visitors an authentic glimpse into the defensive heritage of one of Bohemia's historic royal towns.

The medieval town walls of Tachov are celebrated as one of the most complete and best-preserved urban fortification systems in the Czech Republic.

The medieval town fortifications of Poběžovice, dating from the late fifteenth century, are a protected cultural monument and a compelling reminder of the town's storied past.

The medieval town fortification of Domažlice, dating back to the thirteenth century, is a protected cultural monument featuring the impressive Lower Gate, stretches of original walls, and the remains of the southern barbican.

The medieval town fortifications of Horažďovice, dating back to the thirteenth century, survive in impressive stretches of curtain wall, a barbican, a moat, and two historic gateways, all protected as a cultural monument.

The Městské opevnění in Sušice preserves rare fragments of a medieval fortification system that protected the town throughout the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.

The medieval town walls of Horšovský Týn, dating to around the mid-14th century, successfully defended the town during the Hussite Wars and remain a protected cultural monument of the Pilsen Region today.

The Městské opevnění Rokycan is a partially preserved medieval town fortification dating from the fourteenth century, now protected as a listed cultural monument in the Plzeň Region.

The town fortifications of Planá, dating back to the second half of the fourteenth century, are a rare and well-preserved example of medieval urban defensive architecture in the Tachov region.

The medieval town fortification of Rabštejn nad Střelou preserves a fragment of the Lower Gate, sections of the town wall, and a bastion dating to at least the mid-fifteenth century, all protected as listed cultural monuments.

The medieval town fortifications of Stříbro, dating back to the 13th century, played a key role during the Hussite Wars and preserve to this day several notable remains, including Koubek's Gate and a Renaissance passage tower.

Nový zámok in Chocenice is a protected cultural monument that forms an exceptional architectural ensemble together with the adjacent older manor house.

Obrovo hradiště, a hilltop site southeast of Žinkovy, is a protected Czech cultural monument with visible prehistoric and early medieval fortifications spanning thousands of years of human settlement.

Okrouhlé Hradiště is a Bronze Age hillfort in the Tachov district, uniquely associated with the Nynická group, and protected as a National Cultural Monument of the Czech Republic since 1995.

Pecihrádek is a well-preserved late-medieval fortified residence on a rocky promontory above the Berounka River on the edge of Bolevec, Plzeň, listed as a protected cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

The Milíkov hillfort, also known as Hrad Boleslav, is a protected Czech cultural monument occupying a dramatic rocky spur above the confluence of the Mže River and the Otročínský stream near the town of Tachov.

Pevnosť Petrovice, a historic fortified manor in the village of Petrovice near Měčín, is a charming example of medieval noble architecture in the Klatovy District of southwestern Bohemia.

Pevnosť Svojšice is a captivating noble complex in the village of Svojšice near Petrovice u Sušice, where a well-preserved Gothic fortress meets an eighteenth-century manor house in a rare and atmospheric union of architectural ages.

The former Augustinian monastery in Pivoň, founded in the 13th century, dissolved under Joseph II, and later converted into a château, is today a National Cultural Monument of the Czech Republic, its atmospheric ruins bearing witness to a rich and turbulent past.

Pustý hrádek is a ruined medieval outwork bastion perched on a rocky hill 400 metres east of Kašperk Castle, built around the 1470s–1480s to protect the castle from elevated enemy fire and today freely accessible via a yellow-marked trail with lovely views over Šumava.

Starý a nový zámok Jindřichovice is a privately owned Gothic-rooted castle complex in the village of Jindřichovice near Kolinec that offers guests the unique experience of overnight stays in a historic aristocratic setting.

Starý zámok Chocenice is a protected cultural monument dating back as an officially listed heritage site to 1958, standing alongside the newer château in a striking architectural pairing.

Starý zámok Měcholupy is a state-protected medieval fortified residence dating back to the 14th century, located in the small village of Měcholupy near Předslav.

Středověká fortifikace Nový hrad / Zámoček is a protected early medieval fortification site in the Tachov district, known by multiple names and still yielding its secrets to archaeologists.

Svatovítský zámok is a protected cultural monument dramatically situated above the Hamerský stream near Broumov, offering beautiful views across the valley below.

The Baroque granary at Pernolec stands on the site of a medieval fortress active from the 14th to the early 17th century, and retains its original moat and earthen rampart to this day.

Švihov Castle (Czech: hrad Švihov; German: Schwihau) is a Gothic water castle in Švihov in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic.

Zámok Annaburg is a charming historic hunting lodge near Horšov, named in honour of Countess Maria Anna of Herberstein, the beloved wife of Franz Norbert of Trauttmansdorff.

Zámok Bezdružice is a beautifully preserved Classicist manor in the Tachov district, whose origins stretch back to a medieval castle built before 1330.

Zámok Bezděkov is a privately owned neo-Gothic château in the Klatovy district, built on the site of a 14th-century Gothic water fortress and protected as a cultural monument since 1958.

Zámok Blovice is a striking Neo-Gothic castle on the southern edge of Blovice that evolved from a medieval fortress into a Baroque and later Romantic residence, and today houses the Museum of Southern Plzeň Region.

Zámok Blížejov is a graceful 18th-century Baroque château built on the site of a former water fortress in the tranquil village of Blížejov near Horšovský Týn.

Zámok Bor in Bor, Tachov District, is a magnificent Neo-Gothic castle with medieval roots, listed as a protected cultural monument since 1958.

The Baroque château of Bukovec, with origins dating to 1177, has served as a medieval fortress, noble seat, and parish rectory across its long and varied history.

Zámok Bušovice is a pre-1710 noble manor in the village of Bušovice, built by the Vidršpergár family and protected today as a listed cultural monument.

Zámok Bystřice nad Úhlavou is a historic castle dating back to 1444, shaped largely by the Hohenzollern family in the nineteenth century and now protected as a cultural monument.

Zámok Běhařov is a listed Baroque château in the Klatovy district, built in the first half of the eighteenth century on the foundations of a medieval fortress.

The château of Bělá nad Radbuzou is a centuries-old architectural landmark at the heart of this Domažlice district town, officially listed as a Czech cultural monument since 1995.

Zámok Březina is a protected Empire-style manor in the village of Březina near Rokycany, listed as a Czech cultural monument since 1964.

Zámok Cebiv is an impressive Baroque château from the first half of the 18th century, listed as a protected cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Zámok Chanovice is a former medieval fortress transformed into a noble residence that, despite its later use as a school and cooperative farm, has been protected as a cultural monument since 1964.

Zámok Chlum is an elegant Baroque manor near Hartmanice, dating from the first half of the eighteenth century and listed as a protected cultural monument since 1964.

Zámok Chocomyšl, a Baroque château with origins dating to 1545, was sensitively restored between 2007 and 2011 and once again graces the skyline of its namesake village on the banks of the Chocomyšl pond.

Chodová Planá is home to two listed aristocratic residences — the pseudo-Baroque New Castle, built in 1910–1911 for the Berchem-Heimhausen family, and the historic Old Castle.

Zámok Chotiměř is an 18th-century château in the village of Chotiměř that enchants visitors with its historic park, original enclosure wall, and a protected chapel dedicated to Saint John of Nepomuk.

Zámok Chudenice is a protected cultural monument in the Klatovy district, a medieval stronghold once owned by the noble Černín family that was reshaped over the centuries into an elegant Classicist castle.

Zámok Chříč is a late-baroque manor in the village of Chříč with medieval roots, now being carefully restored by the civic association Ústav šlechtičen after years of significant deterioration.

Zámok Daňkov, a protected cultural monument since 1958, lies southeast of Okrouhlé Hradiště and makes an ideal combined visit with the romantic ruins of Hrad Gutštejn.

Zámok Defurovy Lažany is a graceful castle near Chanovice whose medieval roots, Baroque reconstruction, and classicist refinements have earned it protected cultural monument status since 1964.

Zámok Diana, a Baroque castle near Rozvadov built by the Kolovrat family in the early 18th century, has been a protected cultural monument since 1964.

Zámok Dolejší Krušec is a Renaissance-turned-Baroque manor near Hartmanice that, despite its protected cultural monument status since 1964, stands in a critically dilapidated state awaiting urgent rescue.

Zámok Dolejší Těšov is a protected Baroque chateau near Hartmanice that evolved from a sixteenth-century Renaissance fortress built by the Kocov family of Dobrše.

The Morzin Palace (Czech: Morzinský palác) is a country estate in Dolní Lukavice, Czech Republic.

The village of Halže, near Tachov, is a compelling destination for history lovers drawn to the haunting traces of the long-vanished Zámok Halže.

Zámok Hlavňovice is a historically listed baroque château near Sušice that, despite its noble past, now stands in a critical state of disrepair and awaits urgent restoration.

Zámok Hochperk is a delightful small castle near Břasy in the Pilsen Region, built not as a feudal seat but as a grand private retreat for a prosperous entrepreneur.

Zámok Horažďovice is a centuries-old castle-turned-château in the heart of Horažďovice that has been a protected cultural monument since 1964 and today serves as a lively centre of culture, museums, and community life.

Zámok Horšovský Týn is a centuries-old château rising above medieval moats and a rocky promontory in the heart of Horšovský Týn, and is one of the Czech Republic's most visited National Cultural Monuments.

Zámok Hořákov is a charming 19th-century historicist manor in the village of Hořákov near Běšiny, protected as a Czech cultural monument since 2010.

Zámok Hradiště is a Late Baroque château near Kolinec with roots dating back to the fourteenth century, listed as a protected cultural heritage site since 1964.

Zámok Hřešihlavy is an elegant eighteenth-century manor house in the village of Hřešihlavy near Kladruby, cherished as a protected cultural monument since 1964 for its outstanding historical and architectural value.

Zámok Ježovy is a late Baroque manor in the village of Ježovy, Klatovy district, developed from a sixteenth-century fortress and now protected as a Czech cultural monument.

Zámok Jindřichovice is an 18th-century rural manor in the Klatovy region, built by minor nobility as a modest yet charming successor to an earlier estate on the same site.

Zámok Kaceřov is a mid-sixteenth-century High Renaissance château in the village of Kaceřov, Plzeň-North district, regarded as one of the earliest and finest examples of Palladian-inspired architecture in Bohemia.

Zámok Kanice is a ruined Renaissance-Baroque castle in the village of Kanice, first recorded in 1382, now a listed but endangered cultural monument whose new owners have been working since 2014 to bring it back to life.

Klenová castle (Czech: Hrad a zámek Klenová) is a large castle located in southwest Bohemia near the town of Klatovy.…

The former château at Kněžice charms visitors with its historic atmosphere and a magnificent park sheltering the rare Kněžice Maple, a protected memorial tree.

Zámok Kojšice, a manor house with medieval origins in the village of Kojšice, faces an uncertain future due to severe neglect and the risk of structural collapse.

Kozel Castle (Czech: Zámek Kozel) is a hunting castle in Šťáhlavy near Plzeň in the Czech Republic from the 18th century.

Zámok Kundratice, a graceful Empire-style manor near Hartmanice in the Klatovy district, dates back to the late seventeenth century and has been a protected cultural monument since 1964.

Zámok Kunkovice, a protected cultural monument since 1958, is one of the most significant historic landmarks in the Klatovy District.

Křemelák, a charming manor on the slopes of Křemenáč hill in Břasy, now houses the local municipal office and continues to play a central role in village life.

Zámok Křimice is a state-protected cultural monument in the Pilsen district of Křimice, offering architecture and history lovers an atmospheric glimpse into the past within the city limits.

Zámok Lesná, a noble manor house built around 1700 in the village of Lesná, is a listed Czech cultural monument and a fascinating destination for history lovers visiting the Tachov region.

Zámok Lhotka, a state-protected cultural monument since 27 November 2009, is a remarkable historical castle situated in the charming village of Lhotka in the Tachov district of Bohemia.

Zámok Liblín is a beautifully layered Baroque and Classicist manor in the village of Liblín, Rokycany district, whose origins date back to a medieval fortress of the sixteenth century and which is today a protected cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Zámok Lovčice is a distinguished early-eighteenth-century Baroque château near Planice, designed by the celebrated architect Kilián Ignác Dientzenhofer and protected as a cultural monument since 1964.

Zámok Lužany is a state-protected château near Přeštice in the Pilsen Region, celebrated for its elegant architecture, sweeping park, and rare Renaissance garden.

Zámok Lázeň is a charming late-18th-century Empire-style château in Chudenice, built by Jan Rudolf Černín z Chudenic and recognised today as a protected cultural monument.

Zámok Lázně Letiny is a protected historic spa complex in the village of Letiny, Plzeň-South district, whose 17th-century château was largely demolished in 1888 yet whose surviving buildings remain a valued monument to the region's aristocratic and bathing heritage.

Zámok Líšťany in Líšťany near Plzeň is a listed baroque château ruin with origins stretching back to a medieval fortress built by the Černín of Chudenic family.

Zámok Malesice is a beautifully preserved Baroque château on the edge of Plzeň, built in 1730 to designs by architect Jakub Auguston for Count Jan Petr of Wachsenstein and now listed as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Zámok Manětín is a state-owned national cultural monument in the Plzeň Region, open to visitors and celebrated for its rich architectural and historical heritage.

Zámok Merklín is a graceful Classicist château in the village of Merklín, whose origins date to 1670 and which today stands as a protected cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Zámok Mirošov is a beautifully preserved castle in the Rokycany district that traces its origins to a late-sixteenth-century Renaissance residence before being masterfully remodelled in the Baroque style in 1723.

Zámok Mlázovy is a charming listed Baroque manor nestled in the Šumava foothills near Klatovy, cherished as one of the finest noble residences in the region.

Zámok Mochtín is a modest private château built around 1868 in the village of Mochtín, offering a quiet glimpse into nineteenth-century aristocratic life in the Klatovy region.

Zámok Mokrosuky is a historically rich manor house in the Klatovy district that evolved from a medieval fortress and was listed as a Czech cultural monument in 1964.

Zámok Měčín is a listed cultural monument on the northwestern edge of Měčín, valued for its atmospheric setting and well-preserved historical character.

Zámok Nahošice is an eighteenth-century Baroque château near Blížejov that was built on the site of an earlier fortified stronghold, continuing a long tradition of noble residence in the village of Nahošice.

Zámok Nalžovy in Nalžovské Hory is a Renaissance château reshaped first into Baroque and later Empire style, now protected as a cultural monument alongside its historic park.

Nebílovy Castle (Czech: zámek Nebílovy) is a castle in Nebílovy in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It is situated about 16 km south of Plzeň.

Zámok Nedražice is a well-preserved Baroque castle near Kostelec in the Tachov district, built on the foundations of an earlier fortification and now listed as a protected cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Zámok Nekmíř is a centuries-old Czech castle that evolved from a medieval fortress through Renaissance and early Baroque rebuildings, and today stands as a listed cultural monument in urgent need of rescue.

Zámok Nemilkov is a privately owned yet publicly accessible manor house near Velhartice, listed as a cultural monument since 1964 and set amid the peaceful South Bohemian countryside.

Zámok Nečtiny is a state-protected cultural monument in the Plzeň-North district, celebrated for its rich history and architectural value.

Zámok Nové Sedliště is a late Baroque château built by František Koller at the end of the 18th century and now listed as a protected cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Zámok Nový Haimhausen is a historic castle nestled near the Hamerský stream in the Tachov district, whose former independent settlement became part of Broumov after 1945.

A charming, heritage-listed single-storey manor house adorned with two distinctive towers, Zámok Nový Čestín is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered in the peaceful village of Mochtín near Klatovy.

Zámok Obytce is a centuries-old castle near Klatovy that evolved from a medieval fortress into a noble residence, shaped by Renaissance and Baroque rebuilding and a succession of distinguished owners including the Knights of Malta.

Zámok Osek is a protected baroque castle in the village of Osek near Rokycany, now privately owned and undergoing careful restoration after serving for decades as accommodation for state farm workers.

Zámok Oselce is a protected cultural monument nestled in the peaceful village of Oselce in the Plzeň Region, offering visitors an authentic glimpse into the history of western Bohemia.

Zámok Osvračín is an elegant 18th-century manor house in the village of Osvračín that has been an officially listed Czech cultural monument since 1993.

Zámok Otín is a multi-layered historic château near Klatovy, whose architecture evolved from Renaissance origins through Baroque remodelling to a graceful Empire-style wing added at the turn of the nineteenth century.

Zámok Planá near Tachov is a centuries-old castle that evolved from a Gothic fortress through Renaissance and Baroque phases to a Neoclassical residence, and today stands as an endangered listed monument with an uncertain future.

Zámok Plánice is a historic castle in the Klatovy district, transformed from a medieval fortress into a noble seat that was home to prominent families such as the Šternberks, Martinics, and Wallises, and has been a protected cultural monument since 1964.

Zámok Poběžovice, a medieval castle transformed into a Baroque château in the historic town of Ronšperk, was designated a National Cultural Monument of the Czech Republic on 1 July 2024.

Zámok Podmokly is an early-eighteenth-century castle in the Rokycany district that has been an officially protected cultural monument of the Czech Republic since 2010.

The romantic ruins of Zámok Prostiboř crown a rocky spur above the Úhlavka River, offering both rich history and stunning views across the Tachov district.

Zámok Ptenín is an elegant 18th-century baroque château built by Count Ferdinand Morzin on the site of a medieval Gothic fortress, now a nationally listed cultural monument in the village of Ptenín.

Zámok Pňovany is a mid-eighteenth-century manor house of unknown origin in the village of Pňovany, preserved together with part of its historic park as a protected cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Zámok Přestavlky is a graceful 1740 Baroque château near Dobřany, founded by the provost of Chotěšov Monastery and protected as a Czech cultural monument since 1958.

Zámok Příchovice is a listed cultural monument in the village of Příchovice, Plzeň-South district, whose elegant architecture enriches the landscape of the southern Plzeň region.

Zámok Přívozec, a discreet eighteenth-century manor in the Domažlice district, likely stands on the foundations of a medieval fortification and is framed by a peaceful village setting.

Zámok Rochlov is a protected cultural monument and a defining landmark of the charming village of Rochlov, northwest of Nýřany in the Plzeň-sever district.

Zámok Slavice, a historically significant manor house on the southern edge of the village of Slavice in the Tachov district, has been a protected cultural monument since 19 December 1991.

Zámok Spálené Poříčí is a protected cultural monument whose Renaissance origins, Baroque additions, and Neo-Gothic touches reflect centuries of architectural evolution under the long stewardship of the Vratislavs of Mitrovice and, later, the Metropolitan Chapter of St. Vitus in Prague.

Zámok Svinná, a late 18th-century Classicist manor near Hlohovice in the Rokycany district, is a protected cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Zámok Svojšín is a superbly preserved 18th-century baroque castle ensemble in the Tachov district, recognized as one of the most significant examples of aristocratic architecture in western Bohemia.

Zámok Tachov is a beautifully restored classicist castle with roots in the thirteenth century, open to visitors since 2014 and offering guided tours and an on-site gallery.

Zámok Tetětice, a state-protected cultural monument since 1958, is a historically significant castle situated on the southeastern outskirts of the village of Tetětice, near Klatovy.

Zámok Trhanov, built between 1676 and 1677 by the infamous Wolf Maximilian Laminger of Albenreuth, known as Lomikar, stands as a striking reminder of one of Bohemia's most powerful and controversial noblemen.

Trpísty Castle (Czech: zámek Trpísty, German: Schloss Trpist) is a late baroque manor house in Trpísty in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic.

Zámok Týnec is a remarkable early High Baroque château nestled in the village of Týnec southwest of Klatovy, standing as one of the finest examples of its style in Bohemia.

The Old Týnec Castle in the Klatovy District is a listed Czech cultural monument whose walls are thought to hide the remains of the original medieval fortified manor.

Zámok Tři Trubky is a charming hunting lodge set in the heart of the Brdy Protected Landscape Area, designated a cultural monument in 2014 along with its surrounding lands, reservoir, and hydroelectric power station.

Zámok Ujčín is a Renaissance castle near Kolinec that evolved from a noble residence into an agricultural estate and has been a listed cultural monument since 1964.

The estate complex in Velká Černá Hať near Mladotice features a historic manor house considered a castle and is protected as a cultural monument.

Velká Černá Hať is a quiet rural settlement near Manětín in the Plzeň-sever district, where traditional farming life continues amid a charming countryside setting.

Zámok Velké Dvorce is a Neo-Baroque château near Přimda with origins dating to the late 17th century, now a listed monument in a critically deteriorated state in urgent need of restoration.

Zámok Veselí is a historic castle in the Klatovy region that narrowly escaped ruin and is now being painstakingly restored by dedicated volunteers.

Zámok Volšovy is a former medieval fortress turned manor house near Sušice, listed as a cultural monument since 1964 and prized as a testament to rural noble life in the Šumava region.

Zámok Vísky is a historic château in the village of Trnová, Plzeň-sever district, privately owned since 1995 and a charming feature of the Plzeň region.

Zbiroh château, nestled in the heart of the Plzeň Region, is a protected cultural monument where centuries of medieval and baroque history are preserved within one extraordinary architectural ensemble.

Zelená Hora (literally "Green Mountain") is a castle in Klášter in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It is located on an eponymous mountains, close to the town of Nepomuk.

Zemědělský dvůr čp. 1 in Prašný Újezd is a Neoclassical manor dating to the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries, reshaped in 1822 and protected as a cultural monument since 2005.

Zámok Zvíkovec in the Rokycany District is a protected Neoclassical château whose origins date back to a Baroque mansion built in 1753, later transformed in 1794 into the distinguished landmark it is today.

Zámok Újezd is a Renaissance castle near Horšice, later enhanced with Baroque features and a Chapel of Saint Anna, now protected as a Czech cultural monument.

Zámok Újezd Svatého Kříže was a noble manor house in western Bohemia that once defined its village but has since disappeared, surviving only in historical sources and the village's name.

Zámok Újezd nade Mží is a listed Baroque noble residence from the mid-seventeenth century, set in the Plzeň-North district and comprising a well-preserved ensemble of castle and estate buildings.

Zámok Úlice is an eighteenth-century Baroque château in the village of Úlice, Plzeň-sever district, which together with its historic park is a listed cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Zámok Čeminy is a protected architectural landmark in the village of Čeminy, set amidst beautiful countryside with easy access to scenic hiking trails in the northern Plzeň region.

Zámok Červené Poříčí, a National Cultural Monument in the Klatovy District, is a beautifully preserved château administered by the National Heritage Institute and open to visitors throughout the tourist season.

Zámok Čečovice is a charming, officially protected cultural monument in the village of Čečovice, cherished as a key part of the architectural heritage of the Plzeň Region.

Zámok Částkov is a post-1657 château in the Tachov district, built on the site of an ancient fortified seat and protected as a listed cultural monument since 1996.

Štěnovice château is a Baroque manor house built around 1723 on the banks of the Úhlava River, now a protected cultural monument in private hands.

Zámok Šťáhlavy is a beautifully preserved late Renaissance château enhanced by Baroque additions, forming a harmonious ensemble with the neighbouring Church of St. Adalbert and listed as a protected cultural monument since 1963.

Zámok Ždánov is an early eighteenth-century Augustinian castle in the Domažlice district, now protected as a cultural monument of the Pilsen Region.

Zámok Žichovice is a state-protected cultural monument in the Klatovy district that evolved from a medieval fortress into a refined aristocratic château whose architectural history remains vividly readable to this day.

Zámok Žihle is a late-sixteenth-century noble residence in the village of Žihle that was later converted into an inn and has been a protected cultural monument since 1964.

Zámok Žikov is a medieval fortification turned elegant château near Petrovice u Sušice, protected as a cultural monument since 1964 and a cherished landmark of the Klatovy district.

Zámok Žinkovy is a historic landmark near Nepomuk that evolved from a medieval fortress into an elegant aristocratic residence, and has been a protected cultural monument of the Plzeň Region since 1963.

Zámok Životice is a picturesque, pond-side manor house in the village of Životice, Plzeň-South district, protected as a cultural monument since 1958.

Zámoček Krukanice is an eighteenth-century listed manor house near Pernarec, formerly part of the Teplá Monastery estate, prized for its blend of noble rural architecture and agricultural heritage.

Zámoček Železná Ruda, a protected cultural monument on Klostermann Square, houses a fascinating collection of historic motorcycles in the heart of the Šumava mountain town of Železná Ruda.