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Bečov Chateau and the Reliquary of St. Maurus

Category: Chateaus Region: Karlovy Vary and its surroundings Town: Bečov nad Teplou

Bečov Chateau is one of the most visited historical sites in the Region of Karlovy Vary. Apart from beautiful interiors, the complex consisting of a castle dating to the 13th century and a chateau built in the 18th century also houses the unique Reliquary of Saint Maurus, which is regarded as a historical artefact of European significance and one of the most eminent masterpieces of jewel-making. It is the second most valued historical relic of its kind in the Czech Republic after the crown jewels.

Reliquary of Saint Maurus

The house-shaped reliquary holds the relics of Saint John the Baptist, Saint Maurus, and Saint Timothy. The exterior of the reliquary is adorned with 12 reliefs, 14 gilded silver statuettes, precious and semi-precious stones, antique gems, filigree and enamel elements. Its discovery under the floor of the castle chapel in 1985 is considered the greatest finding on Czech territory in the 20th century. After the completion of painstaking restoration in 2002, the Reliquary of Saint Maurus has been put on display for the visitors of Bečov Castle and Chateau.

Opening hours

1 Apr – 30 Apr	Sat, Sun	10:00 am – 5:00 pm
1 May – 30 Jun	Tue - Sun	10:00 am – 5:00 pm
1 Jul – 31 Aug	Tue - Sun	10:00 am – 6:00 pm
1 Sep – 30 Sep	Tue - Sun	10:00 am – 5:00 pm
1 Oct – 31 Oct	Sat ,Sun	10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Admission fee

Excursion Routes

Route I – Reliquary of Saint Maurus
Route II – Chateau Interiors
Route III – Reliquary of Saint Maurus + Chateau Interiors

Admission Fee	Route I	Route II	Route III
Full admission fee	CZK 120	CZK 80	CZK 150
Children, students, disabled	CZK 80	CZK 50	CZK 100
Seniors over 65 years	CZK 80	CZK 65	CZK 125
Family ticket	CZK 100	CZK 210	CZK 420