Monuments

Birth place of Bedřich Smetana

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In the ground-floor rooms of the former chateau brewery, where Bedřich Smetana was born in 1824, there is an exhibition of the composer’s childhood in Litomyšl. It endeavours to bring the atmosphere of the Smetana household, their family life and the associated events and how this reflected on Smetana’s work.

Open: April, October: Sat, Sun 9:00-17:00, May-September: Tue-Sun 9:00-17:00

Admission: adults CZK 40, children CZK 20

Josef Váchal Museum

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In the 1920’s the colourful and exceptional graphic designer, writer and artist Josef Váchal gave Josef Portmon’s house a truly special interior. Here you will see unique painted murals, carved furniture and furnishings.

Open: May-Sept Tue-Sun 9:00 - 17:00, Apr & Oct, Sat, Sun 9:00 - 17:00

Admission: adults CZK 60, children CZK 40

The Chateau Grounds - UNESCO Site

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Litomyšl Chateau, a national cultural monument as well as a UNESCO monument, is the town’s dominant feature and one of the most important Renaissance monuments in the country. The history of the mount’s settlement and later the chateau has been inherently linked with that of the town throughout its existence. The chateau was built during the era of Vratislav of Pernštejn in the years 1568 - 1581. Today the chateau is one of the tourist magnets attracting thousands of tourists to Litomyšl every year. There are several different tours of the chateau awaiting. The basic tour takes in the chateau’s baroque theatre and the ceremonial halls. Several times a day admirers of chateaus and castles can walk the extended chateau tour, which takes in the more intimate accommodation and guest rooms and the castle chapel. Furthermore, it is possible to see an exhibition of historical pianos and theatre scenes from the end of the 18th century, which have been preserved from the chateau’s unique theatre.

The chateau also has a permanent exhibition of sculptures by Olbram Zoubek in the chateau’s cellars.

Open: Apr, Sat, Sun 10:00-16:00, May-Sep, Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00, Oct Sat, Sun 10:00 - 16:00

Admission: adults from CZK 120, children from CZK 70