Castles and chateaux — Pardubický kraj

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.

Fortress Adam is one of the best-preserved examples of Czechoslovak interwar fortifications, offering visitors a compelling and authentic glimpse into the country's determined efforts to defend its borders between 1935 and 1938.

Hrad Bouda is one of only five fully completed Czechoslovak pre-war artillery fortresses, now open to the public as a fascinating underground museum in the Orlické Mountains.

The ruins of Hrad Brandýs nad Orlicí crown a dramatic spur above the confluence of two waterways, offering visitors a evocative glimpse into medieval Bohemian history.

Chrudim conceals beneath its historic centre the remains of one of Bohemia's most important early medieval strongholds, where Prince Břetislav I died in 1055, though no visible traces survive above ground today.

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

Hrad Dřel is a medieval noble stronghold hidden in the forests of Chlum hill near Koldín, offering history lovers a peaceful and atmospheric destination in the Orlické hory borderland.

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.

The Hůrka fortress near Králíky is one of five completed Czechoslovak pre-war strongholds and today welcomes visitors as a fascinating military history museum.

Košumberk is a striking 13th-century Gothic castle ruin in eastern Bohemia, managed by the town of Luže and open to visitors as both a museum and a scenic heritage site.

Kunětická hora Castle (Czech: hrad Kunětická hora) is a castle in the municipality of Ráby in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. The castle lies on Kunětická hora Hill, about 6 km from the city of Pardubice.…

Hrad Lanšperk is a striking medieval ruin set on a steep rocky spur above the Tichá Orlice river, near the town of Ústí nad Orlicí.

The ruins of Lichnice Castle (also: Lichtenburk Castle) are on the edge of the Iron Mountains, near the Czech village of Podhradí, in the municipality of Třemošnice, about 15 kilometres (9 mi) east of Čáslav.

Litice Castle (German: Litiz) is a castle in the Záchlumí municipality in the Ústí nad Orlicí District in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic.…

Hrad Mrdice is a medieval stronghold near Heřmanův Městec, first mentioned in 1325, of which only protected masonry fragments survive today.

Hrad Oheb is a beautifully situated castle ruin overlooking the Seč Reservoir, set within a protected nature reserve of the same name in the Chrudim district.

Pumberka is a prehistoric hillfort on the northeastern edge of Chrudim, offering scenic views and a vivid reminder of the region's ancient settlement history.

The hillfort of Pěšice, also known as Na Valech, is a protected cultural monument near Řepníky whose archaeological remains span the prehistoric Silesian-Platěnice culture through to the early Middle Ages.

Rabštejnek Castle is a ruined castle in Rabštejnská Lhota in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic.

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.

Perched on a dramatic promontory above Předhradí in the Pardubice Region, Hrad Rychmburk is a beautifully preserved medieval and Baroque castle that reopened to the public in 2021 after seventy years of use as a social care facility.

Hrad Strádov is a protected medieval ruin dramatically set on a red-granite cliff above the Chrudimka River valley near Nasavrky.

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.…

Hrad Topol is one of the oldest fortified prehistoric sites in Bohemia, nestled above the Chrudimka River within the scenic Habrov nature reserve near Chrudim.

Hrad Vildštejn is a protected medieval ruin dramatically overlooking the Sečská nádrž reservoir in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic.

Vraclav is an early medieval fortified settlement in the Pardubice Region, forever remembered as the site of the 1108 massacre of the Vršovci clan ordered by Prince Svatopluk.

Hrad Vranov is a ruined medieval castle perched above the Tichá Orlice river on the eastern edge of Choceň, forming part of a notable cluster of fortifications known as the Choceň castles.

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

The Zelená brána is the sole surviving remnant of Pardubice's 16th-century fortifications and offers visitors a breathtaking panoramic view from its 59-metre tower.

The hillfort at České Lhotice is the only known Celtic oppidum in eastern Bohemia, dating back to at least the 2nd century BC and protected today as a Czech cultural monument.

Hrad Žampach is a protected medieval castle ruin set atop a forested hill in the Pardubice Region, offering visitors a glimpse into fourteenth-century history amid tranquil woodland scenery.

Hrad Žižkův stůl is a modest but historically evocative site near Luže, preserving the earthwork remains of a circular medieval stronghold associated with the legendary Hussite period.

The ruins of Žumberk Castle (Czech: Hrad Žumberk, German: Burg Sonnenberg) are located next to the market town of Žumberk in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic.

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

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.

The Klášterská bašta in Vysoké Mýto is a fifteenth-century Gothic tower that was elegantly remodelled in 1862 into a Romantic landmark crowned by a distinctive ten-sided conical roof.

The village of Kočí in the Chrudim district is home to the Gothic Roman Catholic Church of Saint Bartholomew, a beautifully preserved medieval complex featuring a wooden bell tower and a rare covered wooden bridge.

Kočičí hrádek is a small but evocative ruin of a medieval watchtower set on a rocky outcrop above the Ležák stream, offering a peaceful and atmospheric stop for history-minded hikers exploring the countryside between Lukavice and Žumberk.

The hunting lodge Rohoznice is a romantically situated yet sadly ruined 19th-century retreat hidden in the forests between Dobřenice and Rohoznice, built in 1880 and still awaiting restoration.

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.

The 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.

The town walls of Vysoké Mýto are among the best-preserved medieval fortifications in the entire Czech Republic, offering visitors a remarkably authentic glimpse into the Middle Ages.

The medieval castle of Nové Hrady, originally known as Boží dům and founded by Zdeněk Kostka of Postupice in the fifteenth century, was deliberately demolished to provide building materials for the nearby Nové Hrady château, leaving only scattered wall fragments and earthworks behind.

The fragmented but evocative remains of Pardubice's medieval town fortifications — including stone walls, earthen ramparts, and ditches — invite visitors to explore a lesser-known side of the city's history.

Pevnosť in Dolní Libchavy is a sixteenth-century noble stronghold that later served as workers' quarters for a neighbouring farm and today stands as a protected cultural monument in the Pardubice Region.

Hidden within a modest village building in Zaječice, the medieval fortress Pevnosť preserves a Gothic window and stone portal from around 1500, protected as a cultural monument since 1958.

The earthen ramparts of the medieval water fortress of Štěpánov, a listed cultural monument since 1958, lie just half a kilometre east of the village centre near Přelouč and offer a quiet, rewarding detour for history enthusiasts.

Pevnosť Lipka is a historic fortress in the charming village of Lipka, Pardubice Region, offering history enthusiasts a fascinating glimpse into medieval heritage.

The ruined medieval fortress of Svojšice, a protected cultural monument in the Pardubice Region, was founded in the fourteenth century as a noble family seat and was devastated during the Thirty Years' War.

The field fortification near Tři Bubny, hastily built in 1778 to defend the southern approach to Chrudim during the War of the Bavarian Succession, survives as a rare and well-preserved earthwork monument protected since 1958.

The old castle of Brandýs nad Orlicí once defined the heart of the town, but today only historical records preserve the memory of its former grandeur.

The late Renaissance château in Seč, dating back to the second half of the 16th century, today serves as the town's municipal office and warmly welcomes both officials and history enthusiasts alike.

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.

Zámok Brandýs nad Orlicí is a graceful Baroque château in eastern Bohemia, built in the 1780s and elegantly remodelled in the Neo-Baroque style by architect Alois Dlabač in 1914.

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.

Château Běstvina is a fine early Baroque residence in the heart of the village of Běstvina, with a history stretching from a medieval fortification through centuries of noble ownership to its modern civic role.

Zámok Choceň is a protected cultural monument standing at the very centre of the town of Choceň on the banks of the Tichá Orlice river.

Zámok Choltice is a beautifully preserved baroque château southwest of Pardubice, featuring a two-wing layout and a chapel dedicated to Saint Romedio, protected as a state cultural monument since 1964.

Zámok Chrast is a Baroque heritage monument in the Pardubice Region, redesigned by architect Giovanni Santini, that today serves as both the Town Hall and Town Museum of Chrast.

Zámok Chroustovice is a listed Baroque château with Rococo refinements located near Chrudim in Bohemia, currently serving as a vocational school and closed to visitors.

Zámok Helvíkovice is a charming historic hunting lodge on the edge of the village of Helvíkovice, offering a peaceful glimpse into the aristocratic love of nature and the hunt.

The château of Heřmanův Městec is a listed cultural monument in the Chrudim District, notable for its elegant fusion of late-Baroque, Classicist, and Neo-Baroque architectural elements.

Zámok Horní Jelení is a modest nineteenth-century building in the Pardubice district that has belonged to the Bubno z Litic family since its construction, though it was never used as a grand aristocratic residence and offers few notable architectural or historical highlights.

Zámok Hrochův Týnec, completed in 1705, is a historically rich castle that has served as a noble residence, a monastic summer seat, and a social care facility, and is today proudly managed by the town itself.

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.

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.

Zámok Karlštejn near Svratoucha is a late Baroque hunting château built in 1770–1775 for Count Filip Kinský, and at 780 metres above sea level it is the highest-situated château in the Czech Republic.

Zámok Koldín is a late sixteenth-century Renaissance château in the village of Koldín, now a protected cultural monument that reflects the region's distinguished architectural heritage.

The château of Lanškroun (Schloss Landskron) is a protected cultural monument set at the very heart of the town's historic square, serving as an enduring symbol of Lanškroun's rich Moravian heritage.

Zámok Letohrad, formerly called Kyšperk, is a historic castle situated at the very centre of the town square in Letohrad, forming an inseparable and atmospheric part of its urban landscape.

The elegant hunting château of Litice nad Orlicí sits beside the Divoká Orlice river, offering a stunning view of the historic Litice Castle on the opposite bank.

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.…

Zámok Lusthaus was a historic hunting lodge on the Divoká Orlice river near Klášterec nad Orlicí, today little more than a peaceful, unspoiled site evoking the leisure pursuits of the noble elite.

Zámok Medlešice is a charming Baroque country manor on the western edge of Medlešice near Chrudim, featuring a distinctive mansard roof, a sweeping park, and heritage protection status since 1958.

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.

Zámok Mostek was a historic noble manor in the village of Mostek near Brandýs nad Orlicí that no longer stands today, surviving only in historical sources and the village's name.

Zámok Nasavrky is a beautifully preserved late Renaissance castle dating from around 1600, located in the town of Nasavrky south of Chrudim and listed as a cultural heritage site since 1964.

The ruins of the hunting château Neulust, once surrounded by a grand French park, lie on the edge of the Bažantnice nature reserve near Uhersko, easily accessible via scenic hiking and cycling trails.

Zámok Nové Hrady is a fine Rococo château in the Pardubice Region, celebrated for its elegant 18th-century architecture and magnificent gardens so breathtaking they have earned the nickname the Bohemian Versailles.

Zámok Pardubice is an unrivalled Renaissance gem in Central Europe, housing the East Bohemian Museum and Gallery within its superbly preserved, nationally protected complex.

Zámok Perníková chaloupka is a fairytale-like hunting lodge near Ráby, nestled at the foot of Kunětická hora in the East Bohemian countryside.

The neo-Renaissance Zámok Přestavlky, built in 1872 in the Chrudim district, is a state-protected cultural monument set within a beautiful naturalistic park.

The hunting lodge at Ráby, once known as Jägerhaus, is a protected Czech cultural monument built on the site of an earlier estate destroyed by fire, offering visitors a glimpse into the world of aristocratic country life in Bohemia.

Zámok Slatiňany, a national cultural monument in the Pardubice Region, is a beautifully preserved U-shaped château set alongside an extensive park on the western edge of Slatiňany, open to visitors under the care of the National Heritage Institute.

The château of Svobodné Hamry, set on the quiet southern edge of the hamlet of the same name in the Chrudim District, is a listed cultural monument complemented by a historic statue of Saint John of Nepomuk.

Zámok Tatenice is a well-preserved Renaissance château from 1606, celebrated for its original stucco interiors and recognised as a protected cultural monument since 1964.

Zámok Zdechovice is a Classicist château near Přelouč whose origins date to a medieval fortress of the fourteenth century, later rebuilt in Renaissance and Baroque styles before being restored after a devastating fire in the early 1800s.

Zámok Zámrsk is a state-protected cultural monument in the Pardubice Region that today serves as the repository for the State Regional Archive in Hradec Králové.

Zámok Žamberk captivates visitors with its rare blend of Renaissance origins and Baroque grandeur, offering a richly layered journey through centuries of architectural and cultural history.

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