Castles and chateaux — Zlínský kraj

Hrad Brumov is a 13th-century medieval fortress ruin rising above Brumov-Bylnice in the Zlín Region, renowned for its strategic control of the Vlárský průsmyk pass and protected as a cultural monument since 1964.

Buchlov (German: Buchlau) is a royal castle in Buchlovice in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic It is located on an eponymous hill with an elevation of 508 metres (1,667 ft) within the Chřiby mountain range.

Hrad Bánov, a medieval castle that once stood near the Church of St. Martin on the northern edge of Bánov, has left only scant traces behind, yet its protected site preserves a hauntingly evocative atmosphere.

Cimburk Castle is a castle located in the Czech Republic. It was built between 1320 and the 1330s. Štěpán of Vartnov repaired the castle's damage in 1468. Josef Schwoy described the castle in 1793.…

Perched at 551 metres in the Vizovické vrchy highlands, the ruins of Engelsberk Castle are a protected medieval monument accessible via the scenic Tutkovské sedlo saddle near the village of Sehradice.

Gradca is a prehistoric hillfort near Rudimov and Slavičín whose three horseshoe ramparts, ancient trade routes, and finds ranging from Early Bronze Age copper axes to a medieval Hungarian royal coin make it one of the region's most archaeologically significant sites.

Hrad Hluk, first recorded in 1303, has evolved from a medieval wooden fort into a beautifully restored cultural centre at the heart of the town of Hluk.

Hrad Klenov, also known as Freundsberg, is a hauntingly beautiful medieval ruin crowning the highest rocky peak of the Klenov ridge in the Vsetín district, set within a protected nature reserve of the same name.

Kurovice Castle, also called Kurowitz Castle, is located in Kurovice, in the Kroměříž District, Zlín Region, Czech Republic. It is one of the most important extant fortresses of the lower nobility in the Czech Republic.…

Hrad Křídlo is a dramatically situated medieval ruin crowning a rocky spur of Barvínek Hill in the Hostýnské vrchy highlands, offering breathtaking views over the Rusava valley and protected as a cultural monument since 1973.

Lukov Castle is a large ruins of a Gothic royal castle in Lukov municipality in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It is located in the southwest of Hostýn-Vsetín Mountains.…

Malenovice is a castle located in the Malenovice region of the city of Zlín in the Czech Republic. It was built in the second half of the 14th century.

The Mlýnská brána in Kroměříž is the sole surviving gate from the town's original medieval fortification and a protected cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Nový Šaumburk, also called Zubříč, is a ruined castle in the municipality of Podhradní Lhota in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It is protected as a cultural monument, which was conferred in 1958.

Obřany Castle (Czech: Hrad Obřany) is a ruined castle near the town of Bystřice pod Hostýnem in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It is classified as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Hrad Přílepy is a significant archaeological site situated on a 560-metre hill in the cadastral district of Lukoveček, Zlín region, with a long history of human settlement and a notable past of misidentification with the nearby village of Přílepy.

Rožnov Castle is a ruined castle located two kilometers southwest of the Wallachian town of Rožnov pod Radhoštěm, Czech Republic. It was constructed in the 14th century.…

Hrad Rýsov is a medieval castle ruin set on the rocky outcrop of Čertov kameň near Provodov, listed as a protected cultural monument since 1989.

Hrad Skalný is a secluded medieval ruin perched on a rocky ridge deep in the Hostýnské vrchy hills near Rusava, offering intrepid visitors a glimpse of a largely forgotten fortress hidden among the trees.

Starý Světlov is a ruined gothic castle in the municipality of Podhradí in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It is uncertain when the castle was built, but it was first mentioned in 1360.…

Nestled in the forested Chřiby highlands near the village of Střílky, this protected medieval castle ruin offers a hauntingly atmospheric glimpse into Moravia's distant past.

Zlechovský val is a Great Moravian defensive earthwork near Zlechov whose precise identification and relationship to other regional fortifications remains a subject of ongoing scholarly debate.

Hrad Zlín is a protected medieval castle ruin perched atop Barabáš hill in the Vizovice Highlands, offering both historical intrigue and serene natural scenery.

Hrad Zuvačov, a listed Gothic bergfried-castle ruin near the village of Komňa in the Zlín Region, dates to the second half of the 13th century and survives today as evocative fragments of masonry and earthworks.

Hradisko svatého Klimenta, lovingly called Klimentek, is one of Moravia's most important spiritual and archaeological sites, forever linked to the legacy of Saints Cyril and Methodius.

The ancient hilltop fortification of Hradiště Hrádek, set at 517 metres in the Hostýnsko-Vsetínská Highlands near Přílepy, is a protected Czech cultural monument that blends rich medieval history with stunning natural scenery.

The medieval town fortifications of Uherský Brod, dating back to the 13th century, represent one of the largest and most historically significant defensive complexes in south-eastern Moravia.

The surviving medieval and Baroque remnants of the town fortification in Uherské Hradiště stand as a protected cultural monument and a compelling record of centuries of military architecture on the Morava River.

Pevnosť Rymice is a Renaissance fortress in the Zlín Region notable for its medieval origins, its former ownership by Albrecht von Wallenstein, and its well-preserved manorial outbuildings.

The water fortress Kaštýl in Vlachovice is a historically significant archaeological site where a Vlára River-protected stronghold once stood, leaving only terrain traces behind.

Buchlovice Castle (Czech: Zámek Buchlovice) is a chateau in Buchlovice in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic.…

Zámok Bystřice pod Hostýnem is a Baroque-Classicist château built over the foundations of a 15th-century Gothic water fortress, set in the scenic foothills of the Hostýnské vrchy in the Zlín Region.

Zámok Bílovice is a graceful Classicist château near Uherské Hradiště, set within a romantic English landscape park and protected as a state cultural monument since 1968.

Zámok Cetechovice is an eighteenth-century Baroque château in the village of Cetechovice, Kroměříž District, protected as a cultural monument since 1958 but closed to visitors as it remains in private hands.

Zámok Choryně is a graceful Empire-style château near Valašské Meziříčí with Gothic and Renaissance roots, today cherished both as a listed cultural monument and as a peaceful care home run by a religious congregation.

Zámok Chropyně is a 17th-century Renaissance château in Chropyně that combines impressive art and history collections with the enchanting local legend of King Ječmínek.

Zámok Dřínov is a harmonious rural manor house in the village of Dřínov, Kroměříž district, featuring a rectangular main building, two lateral wings, and a distinctive tower.

Zámok Holešov is a magnificent early Baroque château from around 1674, set within a beautifully composed French park in the Moravian town of Holešov.

Zámok Hošťálková is a graceful Empire-style manor set within an English landscape park in the village of Hošťálková, protected as a Czech cultural monument since 1958.

Zámok Kelč is a state-protected historic castle in the town of Kelč, near Valašské Meziříčí, that today serves as the home of a regional vocational college.

Zámok Kinských Valašské Meziříčí is an elegant listed château in Krásno nad Bečvou that houses a branch of the Museum of the Valachia Region.

Kroměříž Castle (Czech: Zámek Kroměříž or Arcibiskupský zámek, German: Schloss Kremsier) is a castle in Kroměříž in the Czech Republic.…

Zámok Lešná is a elegant Historicist château set within the Zlín Zoo, built by the Seilern family between 1887 and 1894 as a refined replacement for their dilapidated Lukov Castle.

Zámok Lešná, a protected cultural monument in the Vsetín district, is a 17th-century château built on the foundations of a medieval 14th-century fortress, offering visitors a fascinating glimpse into centuries of aristocratic history.

Zámok Liptál, a listed Empire-style château with a Baroque core near Vsetín, offers visitors a glimpse into centuries of regional history and comes alive each year during the Liptálske slavnosti folklore festival.

Zámok Litenčice is a protected two-storey, four-wing château near Kroměříž whose architecture spans Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classicist periods, making it a compelling landmark in the heart of Moravia.

Zámok Loučka is a state-protected château near Valašské Meziříčí that, despite its listed status since 1958, faces an uncertain future due to long-term neglect and deterioration.

Zámok Luhačovice is a beautifully preserved Baroque château in the spa town of Luhačovice, with a history spanning from a medieval fortress through aristocratic splendour to its current shared use as both a restituted family property and an elementary arts school.

Zámok Napajedla is an exquisite Baroque château built in the 1760s by architect František Antonín Grimm, now serving as a private hotel and event venue in the Moravian town of Napajedla.

Nový Světlov in Bojkovice is a striking Central European castle that evolved from a medieval fortress into an elegant Tudor-style seat of regional administration.

Zámok Ořechov is a charming blend of Renaissance origins and Baroque redesign, standing as a listed cultural monument in the tranquil village of Ořechov near Uherské Hradiště.

Zámok Pohořelice is a well-preserved late 17th-century Baroque castle in the Zlín Region, featuring elegant three-wing architecture, a tranquil park, and a Chapel of the Virgin Mary.

Zámok Přílepy is a serene noble manor nestled in the village of Přílepy, some eighteen kilometres east of Kroměříž, offering visitors a glimpse into the architectural heritage and tranquil landscape of the Moravian countryside.

Smraďavka is a peaceful spa hamlet near Buchlovice, celebrated for its centuries-old hydrogen sulphide spring, a historic hunting lodge, and a charming roadside chapel.

Zámok Strání is a protected hunting lodge in the village of Strání, cherished for its architectural beauty and its evocative connection to Moravian aristocratic life.

Zámok Střílky is a protected Baroque château in the Kroměříž district, originally built in the 17th century and transformed in the 18th century, set within a scenic park in the heart of the Moravian landscape.

Zámok Trubiska is a charming historic hunting lodge hidden in the forested hills near Pozděchov in the Zlín Region, offering a rare glimpse into Wallachian rural heritage and a peaceful escape into nature.

Zámok Uherský Ostroh is a beautifully preserved Renaissance château with roots stretching back to the thirteenth century, when it served as a Gothic fortress for the Moravian margraves and other noble dynasties.

Zámok Uhřice is a quietly captivating castle set in the heart of the village of Uhřice, offering an authentic glimpse into the rural heritage of the Moravian countryside.

Zámok Vizovice is an elegant eighteenth-century castle in the town of Vizovice, near Zlín, designed by František Antonín Grimm for Bishop Blümegen and today protected as a National Cultural Monument of the Czech Republic.

Zámok Vsetín is a magnificent white-towered castle that has dominated the heart of the Moravian town of Vsetín from its commanding terrace above the Bečva River for centuries.

Zámok Zdounky, set in the tranquil village of Zdounky just ten kilometres from Kroměříž, is a centuries-old castle that stands as a proud testament to the noble heritage of Moravia.

Zámok Zlín is a beautifully preserved Baroque-Neoclassical château in the centre of Zlín, today serving as a dynamic cultural venue and home to the creative centre Živý Zlín.

Zámok Žeranovice is a Neo-Gothic manor house in the village of Žeranovice, near Holešov, that serves as the local municipal office and restaurant while holding protected cultural monument status since 1958.

Zámok Žerotínů Valašské Meziříčí is a Renaissance castle with Baroque and Rococo additions that today serves as a vibrant cultural hub hosting a museum, gallery, theatre club, and guesthouse in the heart of the Zlín Region.