Castles and chateaux — okres Svitavy

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.

Bašta ve Svitavách
Castle
CzechiaPardubický kraj

Bašta 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.

Free parking
Cimburk Castle
Castle
CzechiaPardubický kraj

Cimburk Castle

Hrad Cimburk, a listed medieval ruin crowning a hilltop near Mestečko Trnávka, rewards visitors with preserved stonework and panoramic views of the Svitavy countryside.

Free entryDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Hrubé kolo Castle
Castle
CzechiaPardubický kraj

Hrubé kolo Castle

Hrad 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.

Free entryDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Radkov Castle
Castle
CzechiaPardubický kraj

Radkov Castle

Radkovské 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.

Free entryDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Svojanov Castle
Castle
CzechiaPardubický kraj

Svojanov Castle

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.…

Free parking
Vraní Hora Castle
Castle
CzechiaPardubický kraj

Vraní Hora Castle

Hrad Vraní Hora is a protected medieval castle ruin nestled in the forests of the Svitavy district, just west of Vranová Lhota.

Free entryDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Udánky Hillfort
Castle
CzechiaPardubický kraj

Udánky Hillfort

Hradiště Udánky is a protected archaeological hillfort site near Moravská Třebová in the Pardubice Region, preserving rare traces of ancient settlement.

Castle near Kněževsi
Castle
CzechiaPardubický kraj

Castle near Kněževsi

Hrádek 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.

Free entryDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Městské opevnění
Castle
CzechiaPardubický kraj

Městské opevnění

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.

Free entryFree parkingDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Městské opevnění
Castle
CzechiaPardubický kraj

Městské opevnění

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.

Free entryDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Městské opevnění v Jevíčku
Castle
CzechiaPardubický kraj

Městské opevnění v Jevíčku

The surviving town tower and sections of the original defensive walls make Jevíčko a captivating destination for anyone interested in medieval fortification architecture.

Free parkingFreely accessible
Městské opevnění v Moravské Třebové
Castle
CzechiaPardubický kraj

Městské opevnění v Moravské Třebové

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.

Free entryFree parkingDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Biskupice u Jevíčka Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaPardubický kraj

Biskupice u Jevíčka Chateau

The 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.

Bystré Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaPardubický kraj

Bystré Chateau

Zámok 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.

Jaroměřice Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaPardubický kraj

Jaroměřice Chateau

Zámok 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.

Jevíčko Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaPardubický kraj

Jevíčko Chateau

Zámok 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.

Free parking
Litomyšl Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaPardubický kraj

Litomyšl Chateau

Litomyšl 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.…

Free parkingWeddings
Moravská Třebová Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaPardubický kraj

Moravská Třebová Chateau

Zámok 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.

Vranová Lhota Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaPardubický kraj

Vranová Lhota Chateau

Zámoček Vranová Lhota is a rare Renaissance noble manor in the Moravian village of Vranová Lhota, protected as a listed cultural monument since 1990.