CastleBašta ve Svitavách
Bašta ve Svitavách is a surviving remnant of Svitavy's medieval town fortifications, built after 1389 on the orders of Bishop Nicholas of Olomouc and today protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.
19 monuments
okres Svitavy — 19 castles, chateaux and ruins on the interactive map and in the list below. The best known include Bašta ve Svitavách, Cimburk Castle and Hrubé kolo Castle.
Every site lists its opening hours, admission, GPS coordinates and how to get there.
CastleBašta ve Svitavách is a surviving remnant of Svitavy's medieval town fortifications, built after 1389 on the orders of Bishop Nicholas of Olomouc and today protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.
CastleHrad Cimburk, a listed medieval ruin crowning a hilltop near Mestečko Trnávka, rewards visitors with preserved stonework and panoramic views of the Svitavy countryside.
CastleHrad Hrubé kolo is a protected prehistoric hillfort rising above the village of Biskupice in the Svitavy district, offering a rare glimpse into the ancient settlement history of the Pardubice Region.
CastleRadkovské hradisko is a protected thirteenth-century castle and deserted medieval village hidden in the forests northwest of Radkov, preserving evocative earthwork and masonry fortifications in a peaceful, historically rich setting.
Svojanov Castle (Czech: hrad Svojanov) is a Gothic castle in Svojanov in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It is one of the oldest stone castles in the country, with origins dating back to the 13th century.…
CastleHrad Vraní Hora is a protected medieval castle ruin nestled in the forests of the Svitavy district, just west of Vranová Lhota.
CastleHradiště Udánky is a protected archaeological hillfort site near Moravská Třebová in the Pardubice Region, preserving rare traces of ancient settlement.
CastleHrádek u Kněževsi is a small medieval earthwork fortification near the former Bohemian-Moravian border, believed to have guarded the frontier under Svojanov castle and steeped in legend surrounding the birth of a royal heir in 1282.
Polička's medieval town walls, with nineteen surviving towers stretching over one kilometre, form one of the best-preserved fortification systems in the Czech lands.
The surviving walls, bastions, and the iconic Red Tower are all that remain of Litomyšl's once-extensive medieval town fortifications, now protected as a cultural monument.
CastleThe surviving town tower and sections of the original defensive walls make Jevíčko a captivating destination for anyone interested in medieval fortification architecture.
The double circuit of medieval town walls in Moravská Třebová, built during the sixteenth century and partly preserved within later buildings, stands as a listed cultural monument and a testament to the town's proud defensive heritage.
ChateauThe castle of Biskupice u Jevíčka, a nationally listed cultural monument in the Svitavy district, stands in a village with roots traceable to 1262, when it was recorded as a possession of the Olomouc bishopric.
ChateauZámok Bystré (Schloss Frischberg) is a protected cultural monument near Polička comprising a château, estate buildings, and a park, though it remains closed to the public.
ChateauZámok Jaroměřice is a Renaissance castle remarkable for its richly decorated portal, sgraffito facade, and portrait medallions, which served as a noble seat until 1735 before being converted to agricultural use.
ChateauZámok Jevíčko is a sixteenth-century Renaissance castle in the Svitavy District, listed as a protected cultural monument and a rewarding destination for anyone exploring the architectural heritage of Moravia.
ChateauLitomyšl Castle (Czech: Státní zámek v Litomyšli, lit. 'State Castle in Litomyšl') is one of the largest Renaissance castles in the Czech Republic. It is owned by the Czech state.…
ChateauZámok Moravská Třebová is a historic château in the heart of Moravská Třebová, tracing its origins to a 13th-century castle and designated a National Cultural Monument from 2026.
ChateauZámoček Vranová Lhota is a rare Renaissance noble manor in the Moravian village of Vranová Lhota, protected as a listed cultural monument since 1990.