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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 |
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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 |
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