Špilberk Castle

This royal castle dating from the 13th century and reconstructed during the 17th and 18th centuries into a baroque fort, was the most famous prison in the Hapsburg monarchy and called the “gaol of nations”. Nowadays it houses the Brno City Museum with exhibitions on the history of the castle and the city and occasional art exhibitions. The casemates are also open to the public – dark rooms in the battlements originally used as a shelter for the soldiers, later as a prison for the most hardened criminals. The castle also holds outdoor cultural events. The castle is surrounded by an extensive park with views of the city.

Open: casemates, observation tower: summer season (1. 5. – 30. 9.) daily 10:00-18:00;

Winter season (1. 10.–30. 4.) Tues - Sun 9:00 - 17:00

Exhibitions: summer season (1. 5.–30. 9.) Tues - Sun 10:00-18:00;

winter season (1.10.–30. 4.) Wed - Sun 9:00 - 17:00