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Visiting Golden Lane, Prague: 2026 guide to the castle’s most colourful street

Golden Lane is one of the most photographed spots inside Prague Castle, Czechia, thanks to its rows of brightly painted houses that look straight out of a fairytale. This short cobbled street has a long and curious history, once home to castle guards, craftsmen, and…

Vladislav Hall, Prague: 2026 visitor guide with prices, hours & access info

The Vladislav Hall in Prague Castle is one of the grandest medieval interiors in Europe. This 2026 visitor guide gives you what to plan for, including its history, how to reach it, when it is open, how much it costs, and what else to do…

St Wenceslas Chapel, Prague: Ticket prices, hours & 2026 visitor guide

The St Wenceslas Chapel in Prague is one of the most richly decorated Gothic chapels in Europe, located in St Vitus Cathedral at Prague Castle, Czechia. This 2026 visitor guide gives direction for visiting, including how to gain access, when it's open, ticketing options, what…

Larnach Castle on the Otago Peninsula, New Zeealand.

The shocking story of New Zealand’s only castle

Larnach Castle on the Otago Castle near Dunedin is the only castle in New Zealand. And there’s a scandalous story behind it. To skip the story and just buy skip-the-line Larnach Castle entrance tickets, head here. There are also several Larnach Castle tours from Dunedin…

How to get into Edinburgh Castle when the tickets have sold out

Edinburgh Castle tours – which include admission tickets – often have availability when straight entry tickets have sold out. This guide – freshly updated for 2026 – tells you how to get into Edinburgh Castle when the ticket office says no Want to skip the…