Brandýs nad Orlicí Castle
In the small town of Brandýs nad Orlicí, surrounded by a nature park and the wooded slopes of the Tichá Orlice valley, a charming Baroque chateau lies hidden. On the site of a former fortress, a chateau was built in the 17th century and was gradually remodeled into its present-day Neoclassical form. It is not only an architectural gem, but also a witness to a rich history linked to the noble Trauttmansdorff family and to an important figure of Czech literature, Jan Amos Comenius. He stayed here in the 17th century and prepared for publication his famous work The Labyrinth of the World and the Paradise of the Heart, which is reflected in the local nature maze, the Labyrinth in the World.
Since 2019, the château has been owned by MUDr. Pavel Skalický. Work is currently under way to rescue the building and the park. The new owner plans to open the château to the public. He would also like to set up a café and a tourist information centre in the château. In the immediate vicinity there is also the well-known Comenius Viewpoint and the ruins of a Gothic castle, offering a magnificent view of the town and the surrounding countryside. The place is ideal for a peaceful trip combining history, literature, and beautiful nature in perfect harmony.
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Spa 58, 561 12 Brandýs nad Orlicí
Castles on the Orlice River
A hallmark of the Orlice region is the castles on the Orlice River, aptly dubbed the “Czech Loire,” since, just like on the French river, the Wild Orlice here links several noble residences.
