Planning a trip
English

Bítov Castle

Official web presentation

Closed today

Castle closed until further notice. High tourist season opening suspended.

Close
Hrad Bítov → Armoury

Armoury

The arsenal is located in the original 18th century buildings. At the core of the collection are the weapons collected especially during the time when the castle belonged to the family of Jankovsky of Vlašim (1612-1752). In addition to older works by prominent artisans from the end of the 16th century, the collection presents especially outstanding artisanal works of 17th-century guns (repeating guns, buttocks, air rifles, windbreakers). The arsenal also includes a selection of medieval weapons (lances / 11st century /, swords /15stst ./, fortification rifles). At the heart of the oriental part are objects mainly from the Islamic region.

The armory is characterized by its romantic arrangement, creating the illusion of the knights' chambers of medieval castles. In addition to interest in artistically crafted weapons of a representative nature, members of the Jankovský family were interested in a technically new, unusual firearms solution. Many of the gunmen and decorators also worked in the court of Emperor Rudolf II. Visitors are strongly recommended to visit this unique monument of our past.

Tour organization: Tours are only possible in July and August. Other months only upon prior arrangement on order from 10 people. Guided tour, groups up to 20 people, tour duration 30 minutes. The tour can be booked. Foreigners can borrow printed texts in English and German on request. Shooting and filming in the interior of the armory (during the tour) is strictly forbidden.
The last tour starts 1 hour before the end of the opening hours.

In the summer months of July and August, we do not allow groups of up to 6 people to be booked due to the late arrival complication. Tours start at about 30 minutes according to the cashier's decision. For families up to 5 people, the reservation is possible.

Basic information

  • duration 30 minutes
  • max. 20 people

Opening hours

Period Days Hours
1. 1.–30. 6. closed
1. 7.–12. 7. Mon–Sun 9.00–17.00
13. 7.–31. 8. Tue–Sun 9.00–17.00
1. 9.–31. 12. closed

Admission

Czech guide tour

  • Dospělí 130 Kč
  • Děti do 6 let zdarma
  • Mládež do 18 let 90 Kč
  • Rodinné (2 dospělí + 1-3 děti do 15 let) 340 Kč
  • Senioři nad 65 let 90 Kč
  • Držitelé průkazu ISIC, EYCA 90 Kč
  • Průvodci ZTP/P zdarma
  • Novináři po předchozí akreditaci zdarma

Foreign-language tour

  • Dospělí 200 Kč
  • Děti do 6 let zdarma
  • Mládež do 18 let 140 Kč
  • Rodinné (2 dospělí + 1-3 děti do 15 let) 530 Kč
  • Senioři nad 65 let 140 Kč
  • Držitelé průkazu ISIC, EYCA 140 Kč
  • Průvodci ZTP/P zdarma
  • Novináři po předchozí akreditaci zdarma

Foreign language tours offered in English

reservation needed for groups only

reservation