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Litomyšl Chateau

🇨🇿 Czech Republic

Litomyšl Chateau in the Czech Republic
Photo: Přemysl Otakar · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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. It is located in the centre of the town of Litomyšl and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. Litomyšl Castle is an outstanding example of the arcade castle, a type of building first developed in Italy and modified in the Czech lands to create an evolved form of special architectural quality. High-Baroque features were added to this castle in the 18th century.

Text adapted from “Litomyšl Castle” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Litomyšl Chateau ranks #885 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #15 of the 200 mapped in Czech Republic. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 3,561 times in the last 60 days, more than 78% of the atlas. Wikidata records about 33,000 visitors in 2022. 3 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Pardubice, 42 km away. See how Czech Republic compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Litomyšl Chateau?

Litomyšl Chateau stands in the Czech Republic, at 49.87344°, 16.31265°.

Is Litomyšl Chateau a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Yes — Litomyšl Chateau is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, per its Wikidata entry.

How famous is Litomyšl Chateau?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #885 of 7,738 worldwide, and #15 in the Czech Republic. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.

What is the nearest castle to Litomyšl Chateau?

Nové Hrady Castle, about 12 km away.

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