Velke Losiny Castle

Velke Losiny Castle belongs to the best preserved Renaissance buildings in the Czech Republic. A slender octagonal tower covered with a tin helmet towers above the quadrangle of buildings. The courtyard is surrounded by three-story arcades. Inside, you can see a chapel with paintings by the Czech painter Jan Krzysztof Handke, as well as a Knight's Hall covered with a coffered ceiling.

Velke Losiny Castle was associated with the Žerotín and Liechtenstein families. In the 17th century it housed the headquarters of the inquisition court, which sentenced over fifty people to death at the stake. A special exhibition reminds of this grim card from the history of the town and the castle itself, where you can see court documents, engravings depicting executions, as well as seals and objects used by judges.

Currently, the castle is open to tourists. Renaissance decorations have survived in his halls. There is also a 16th century sideboard, which is considered one of the most valuable furniture in the Czech Republic. In the Knight's Hall you can also see a majolica furnace from the 17th century. An extensive English park adjoins the castle, where many walking paths have been marked out.