Vojtasekd · CC BY 4.0 Why visit
A refined Renaissance arcade castle famous for its sgraffito façades and connection with composer Bedřich Smetana. Built in the sixteenth century for the Pernštejn family, Litomyšl Castle is an outstanding Central European adaptation of an Italian Renaissance palace. It is included because it adds a distinctive experience to a realistic Litomyšl or regional itinerary rather than acting as a filler stop.
What you will see
- Sgraffito exterior.
- Arcaded courtyard.
- Historic theatre and interiors.
History
Built in the sixteenth century for the Pernštejn family, Litomyšl Castle is an outstanding Central European adaptation of an Italian Renaissance palace.
Photographs
Vojtasekd · CC BY 4.0 · full attribution on the image credits page.
Visitor tips
- 1
Leave time for Litomyšl’s compact town centre as well as the castle.
- 2
Check which interior route is operating before arrival.
- 3
Look closely at the individually varied sgraffito motifs.
About East Bohemia & Vysočina
Renaissance towns, Litomyšl and Zelená Hora.
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