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Tower and Treasury

Tour information

A view of the entire Kroměříž

The dominant feature not only of the Archbishop’s Chateau but also of the entire town of Kroměříž is the Chateau Tower, which reaches a height of 84 metres. The tower’s gallery is located 40 metres up, accessible via 206 steps (140 winding sandstone steps, followed by a wooden staircase). There is no other way to reach the top of the tower except by climbing these steps. On a clear day, the view from the Chateau Tower is stunning, offering vistas not only of the town and its immediate surroundings but also of the Jeseníky, Javorníky, and Chřiby mountains.

Treasury

This room, like the Renaissance chateau itself, was created during the episcopate of Olomouc Bishop Stanislav Thurzo (in office 1496–1540) and is dated to approximately 1500. It is part of the tower and is located above the barrel-vaulted passage (with a late Gothic portal) on the upper floor. The room is adorned with an intricate eight-pointed star (or star-shaped) ribbed vault, which was added later to the second floor of the tower, likely during the Renaissance construction. During the Renaissance, the walls were covered with murals, indicating that this was a significant room, possibly used as a chapel.

Duration of the tour

Individually without a guide
Capacity: 20 people

Price List

Basic
Reduced 1
Family 2
Tower and Treasury
120 Kč
80 Kč

1 Reduced: Children up to 15 years, students up to 26 years with a valid student ID/ISIC, seniors over 65, senior pass holders, holders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards (including one accompanying person for a maximum of two people), children up to 6 years free of charge
2 Family Ticket: 2 adults and 2-3 children up to 15 years, family pass holders

Our Tip:

For visitors, the Chateau Tower is open during the chateau’s opening hours. Allow approximately twenty minutes for your visit to the Chateau Tower. If you are part of a larger group, please note that the maximum capacity is 20 people.