Zámek Moravská Třebová
Renaissance château with the oldest preserved Renaissance portal in Central Europe, a tour of the Poklady Moravské Třebové and a medieval torture chamber with a laboratory.
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About the museum
On the south-eastern corner of the town of Moravská Třebová, from its founding in the mid-13th century, stood a castle of a noble steward, separated from the town by a deep moat. The early Renaissance residence was built by Ladislav Černohorský of Boskovice (c. 1455–1520), who invited craftsmen from Italy; the portal from 1492 is among the oldest preserved Renaissance monuments in the Czech Republic. The château also included a black kitchen built out in front of the castle moat, which is now open with the exhibition Barevná planeta.
The town flourished most under Ladislav Velen of Žerotín, who in 1611–1616 had three extensive arcaded wings added in the Mannerist style, according to plans by an Italian builder. Thanks to its patronage of artists, scholars and alchemists, Moravská Třebová earned the nickname “Moravian Athens.” After the Battle of White Mountain the estate was acquired by Karel of Liechtenstein, and the château served mainly as the seat of the estate administration.
After a fire in 1840 the newer château was repaired according to the original plans, while the old château was three-quarters demolished and the south-western wing was given an Empire-style appearance; the château thus acquired its present U-shaped ground plan. The Liechtensteins owned it until 1945. Today it is run by the Municipal Cultural Services of Moravská Třebová. It is a national cultural monument, with the tours Poklady Moravské Třebové and Středověká mučírna a alchymistická laboratoř doktora Bonaciny.
Highlights
- Tour Poklady Moravské Třebové – the history, life and customs of the nobility at the château
- Medieval torture chamber and alchemist's laboratory of Doctor Bonacina
- Main gate of the old château from 1492 – the oldest preserved Renaissance structure in Central Europe
- Mannerist arcaded wings from 1611–1616
- Exhibition Barevná planeta in the former black kitchen
Permanent exhibitions
- Poklady Moravské Třebové – Guided tour that introduces the history, life and customs of the nobility at the château in Moravská Třebová.
- Středověká mučírna a alchymistická laboratoř doktora Bonaciny – The exhibition covers the development of torture and alchemical science in Bohemia.
- Operated by
- Kulturní služby města Moravská Třebová
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 180 Kč |
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| Reduced | 140 KčStudents aged 15–26, seniors aged 65+ and holders of a ZTP card. |
| Children & teens | 80 Kčfree up to age 5 · Children aged 6–14 pay CZK 80; children under 5 enter free. |
| Seniors | 140 KčSeniors aged 65+. |
| Visitors with disabilities | 140 KčHolders of a ZTP card. |
| Students & apprentices | 140 KčStudents aged 15–26. |
| Medieval torture chamber and alchemist's laboratory – full admission | 140 KčReduced admission CZK 100, children aged 6–14 CZK 60; minimum 2 and maximum 20 people. |
Prices apply to the tour Poklady Moravské Třebové (50 minutes, up to 25 people) with a guide.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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Children under 5 enter free; children aged 6–14 pay a reduced admission.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Weddings / ceremonies
The château hosts weddings.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 50 min |
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| Good to know | Tours are guided at fixed times; the tour Poklady Moravské Třebové takes about 50 minutes (up to 25 people), and the torture chamber and alchemist's laboratory require at least 2 visitors. Times can be selected online. |
