Prague Castle's Belvedere (Royal Summer Palace) closed until 2028

The Royal Summer Palace of Queen Anne, the Renaissance building at Prague Castle better known as the Belvedere, has been closed to visitors since May 2026 for a restoration, Prague Castle's official visitor information states. The castle administration says the building will stay closed for more than a year, and Radio Prague International reports the works are expected to last until spring 2028. The restoration covers the building's facade and historical interiors.

What it means for your trip

• The Belvedere itself is off the visitor route at Prague Castle from now through spring 2028, so it cannot be included in a castle visit during this period.
• The Royal Garden that surrounds the Belvedere is not affected and stays open to visitors, according to Prague Castle's official information.
• The rest of the Prague Castle complex, including St Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, St George's Basilica and Golden Lane, keeps its usual visitor route.
• If a Belvedere photo stop was part of your Prague Castle plans, build in a walk through the Royal Garden instead, since the garden itself remains accessible.
• Check Prague Castle's official visitor site shortly before your trip, since it can still add short, date-specific closures elsewhere in the complex.

For a private, guided visit that takes in the rest of Prague Castle, see our Prague Castle tour with interiors, or read our Prague Castle visitor guide. To plan the rest of your stay, use our trip planner.