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Experience a magical Night of Castles and Chateaux
At night on the 31st of August and the 1st of September, dozens of historical buildings will take part in the Night of Castles and Chateaux. This annual event began in 2010, and it presents historical monuments in an unconventional light and with an interesting programme.
After dusk, you can set out for an unusual tour, show or musical performance in dozens of sites: castles, palaces, monasteries, churches and other historical buildings.
The host for 2019
Each year, one of the historical sites in the care of the National Heritage Institute is the central venue of the event. This year, the main venue is Grabštejn Catle near Hrádek nad Nisou, which will commemorate the houses of Gallas and Clam-Gallas.
Chvaly Chateau
The Czech capital will not be left behind either. On the last Saturday in August, a number of chateaux and gardens will take part in Night of Castles and Chateaux. One of them, Chvaly Chateau, will offer a programme for the whole family. In addition to guided tours, you can see a performance of Sleeping Beauty in the courtyard. And if you are brave enough, you can take a night tour of the chateau without a guide.
The Gardens below Prague Castle
The Gardens below Prague Castle will be lit up with torches, so you can experience its unique, romantic atmosphere. You can also look forward to a historical fencing show with expert commentary; and to guided tours of these beautiful Baroque gardens.
For further information, please visit: https://www.npu.cz/en/NPU-and-heritage-conservation/NPU-the-institution/activities/Main-topics