Litomyšl Castle

Litomyšl Castle
UNESCO World Heritage site
Renaissance château in Litomyšl
Location Litomyšl, Czech Republic
Includes Litomyšl Palace Theatre
Criteria Cultural: (ii)(iv)
Reference 901
Inscription 1999 (23rd Session)
Area 4.25 ha (0.0164 sq mi)
Buffer zone 118.13 ha (0.4561 sq mi)
Website www.zamek-litomysl.cz/en
Coordinates 49°52′25″N 16°18′52″E / 49.87361°N 16.31444°E / 49.87361; 16.31444
Location of Litomyšl Castle in Czech Republic

Litomyšl Castle is one of the largest Renaissance castles in the Czech Republic. It is owned by the Czech state. It is located in the centre the town of Litomyšl and was declared a UNESCO Site in 1999. Litomyšl Castle is an outstanding example of the arcade castle,[1] a type of building first developed in Italy and modified in the Czech lands to create an evolved form of special architectural quality.[2] High-Baroque features were added to this castle in the 18th century.[3]

References

  1. "Chateau and chateau complex in Litomyšl". Czech Tourism. Retrieved 2017-04-13.
  2. "Litomyšl Castle". UNESCO World Heritage. Retrieved 2017-04-13.
  3. "Litomyšl Castle". Národní Památkový Ústav. Retrieved 2017-04-13.
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