History
Bečov Castle & Reliquary of St Maurus
Hrad a zámek Bečov nad Teplou
- Walk-in
- Seasonal · Apr–Oct
- ≈1 h 45 min here
- Usually closed Mondays
- Train: Bečov nad Teplou, 0.7 km
A castle and chateau above the Teplá valley that keeps the Reliquary of St Maurus, a 13th-century Romanesque shrine found buried under the chapel floor in 1985 – the country's most precious treasure after the crown jewels.
- Region
- Karlovy Vary Region
- Category
- History
- Coordinates
- 50.0856° N · 12.8397° E
Good to know
The reliquary is shown on guided tours Tuesday to Sunday from May to September and at weekends in April and October; closed from November to March.
A rough guide to seasons and booking, not live opening hours – those are on the map listings above.
Quick answers
- Do you need to book a visit to Bečov Castle & Reliquary of St Maurus?
- No, you can usually just turn up.
- When can you visit Bečov Castle & Reliquary of St Maurus?
- It's seasonal: plan your visit between April and October.
- How much time do you need at Bečov Castle & Reliquary of St Maurus?
- Allow about 1 h 45 min on site, plus travel.
- How far is Bečov Castle & Reliquary of St Maurus from Prague?
- About 1 h 40 min by car from Prague (128 km), without traffic.
- Can you get to Bečov Castle & Reliquary of St Maurus by train?
- Yes – Bečov nad Teplou station is about 0.7 km away in a straight line.
- Is Bečov Castle & Reliquary of St Maurus open on Mondays?
- Usually not – it's closed on Mondays, so plan another day of the week.
- What else is near Bečov Castle & Reliquary of St Maurus?
- Nearby on Pinsko: Loket Castle, 13 km; Moser Glassworks, Karlovy Vary, 16 km and Karlovy Vary, 16 km (straight-line distances).