Castle Ledeč Nad Sazavou Ltd.

Ledec nad Sazavou is the third largest town in the Havlickuv Brod region. Established in the first half of 13th century, Ledec nad Sazavou Castle was renovated over the course of its life in the Renaissance and Baroque styles, making it one of the most beautiful castles in the Czech Republic. Its most recent renovation took place after a fire in 1879, and in spite of the renovative work done, many structural architectural elements have survived, such as the cylindrical tower, the Renaissance loggia, and two gates. The castle’s museum is located on the ground floor of the Maly palac (Small Palace) in the castle’s upper courtyard. The exposition features a one-of-a-kind installation that depicts how museums presented their exhibits in the 1930s. Items on display showcase the city’s history with the products and tools of the local craftsmen, guild relics, and a rich numismatic collection, along with a collection of paintings. Ledec nad Sazavou Castle also has a weapons collection on display, in addition to occasional painting and photography exhibits put on in the museum. In the summer months, the castle complex plays host to occasional fencing, theater, and musical performances. Conquer 111 stairs to be rewarded with an impressive view of the surrounding landscape from one of the best Czech castles. After reading about the most beautiful castles in the Czech Republic, we hope this article has shown you that there really is so much more to this country than just Prague. Go see for yourself – travel throughout the country and witness some of the beautiful castles, chateaux and ruins we’ve featured above!

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Recentky renovated Amazing view of the town from the top

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