Daliborka Tower: A Glimpse into Prague's Dark Past
Explore Daliborka Tower in Prague Castle: a historic prison with chilling tales of imprisonment, torture, and the legend of Dalibor.
Daliborka Tower, a cylindrical Gothic structure within Prague Castle, was built in 1496 as a fortification but quickly became a notorious prison. Named after its first inmate, Dalibor of Kozojedy, the tower offers visitors a chilling look into the lives of its prisoners and the history of justice in Bohemia.
A brief summary to Daliborka
- Zlatá ulička u Daliborky 12, Prague 1-Hradčany, 119 00, CZ
- Visit website
Local tips
- Purchase tickets as part of the Prague Castle complex ticket for access to various palaces, rooms, and the cathedral.
- Visit early in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid the largest crowds.
- In winter the opening hours of the Golden Lane and the Daliborka Tower are slightly shorter: 9 am to 4 pm.
Getting There
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Public Transport
To reach Daliborka Tower, take tram No. 22 to the Pražský hrad stop. From there, it's a short, uphill walk to the Prague Castle complex. Enter the castle and follow signs for the Golden Lane; Daliborka Tower is located at the eastern end of the Golden Lane. A single tram fare costs 30 CZK.
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Walking
From Malostranská metro station (line A), you can walk to Prague Castle via the Old Castle Stairs. Follow the tram No. 22 for 100 meters, then turn left to the Old Castle Stairs and climb the steps up to the gate Na Opyši. Once inside the castle complex, follow signs to the Golden Lane; Daliborka Tower is at the end of this lane. Be prepared for a steep climb.
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