The Salas Terrenas is one of the most enchanting and mysterious places in the Archbishop’s Chateau. This unique artistic masterpiece serves as a transition between the chateau and the garden, and many people are unaware of the artistic wealth hidden within. It is a place where many couples say their “I do.” A space filled with stories and history—those are the Saly Terreny.
Salas Terrenas
Tour information
The place where Maria Theresa dined
Ongoing research in the sala terrenas.
AMETHYST GROTTOES
The Baroque artificial caves of the Archbishop Chateau in Kroměříž are full of semi-precious stones, according to a discovery by a researcher from Palacký University.
Hundreds of semi-precious stones of incalculable value are hidden in the Archbishop Chateau in Kroměříž. The unique discovery was made by researcher Jana Zapletalová from Palacký University in Olomouc (UP) while examining the stucco decorations of the chateau. Amethysts decorate the artificial caves called grottoes.
The Archbishop Chateau in Kroměříž was rebuild and decorated by the Bishop of Olomouc, Karel von Lichtenstein-Castelcorn, at the end of the 17th century. Thanks to its significance and artistic qualities, the chateau is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. However, no one had any idea that it hid a treasure in the form of hundreds of amethysts and other minerals, which decorate both grottos – artificial caves built at the end of the 17th century in the basement of the chateau.
More about this unique discovery at www.ametystgrottoes.eu
Duration of the tour
45 minutes – with a guide
Capacity: 20 people
Price List
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
For groups of more than 15 people, a reservation is required.
Our Tip:
If you want to visit multiple routes, we recommend starting with the Sala Terrena tour, which begins every half-hour, allowing you to seamlessly continue with the tour of the Representative Halls.
