The UNESCO World Heritage of Litomysl, East Bohemia, Litomysl, Czech Republic
Litomy拧l, in East Bohemia, is another Czech town that deserves to be much better known. A UNESCO World Heritage castle and a charming town centre with lots of notable buildings are part of the attraction. As is the annual opera festival in honour of the composer Bed艡ich Smetana, who was born here in 1824.
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Litomy拧l Castle. Each of the 鈥渆nvelopes鈥� painted on the outside is a different design
Litomy拧l Castle聽was built in 1568. The owner was influenced by Italian design, and had the castle built in the Renaissance fashion, with an open courtyard surrounded by arcades.聽This style is almost unique in northern Europe, and it is the main reason why Litomy拧l became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The exterior of the castle is quite spectacular. It is painted with around 8,000 small 鈥渆nvelopes鈥�, all different from one another. There are also pictures from the Bible and from classical mythology.
The interior dates from the 18th聽century and is in the classical style. As we walked around I noted the attention that had been paid to detail in arranging the exhibits. A table was laid with an 18th century meal; another was set for afternoon tea. A shawl was draped over a couch and there were fresh flowers everywhere, as if the owners were due to return at any time. Apparently the exhibits change regularly: at the time of my visit there were several period costumes on loan to the castle. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Litomy拧l Castle. Each of the 鈥渆nvelopes鈥� painted on the outside is a different design
Litomy拧l Castle聽was built in 1568. The owner was influenced by Italian design, and had the castle built in the Renaissance fashion, with an open courtyard surrounded by arcades.聽This style is almost unique in northern Europe, and it is the main reason why Litomy拧l became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The exterior of the castle is quite spectacular. It is painted with around 8,000 small 鈥渆nvelopes鈥�, all different from one another. There are also pictures from the Bible and from classical mythology.
The interior dates from the 18th聽century and is in the classical style. As we walked around I noted the attention that had been paid to detail in arranging the exhibits. A table was laid with an 18th century meal; another was set for afternoon tea. A shawl was draped over a couch and there were fresh flowers everywhere, as if the owners were due to return at any time. Apparently the exhibits change regularly: at the time of my visit there were several period costumes on loan to the castle. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: The UNESCO World Heritage of Litomysl, East Bohemia
Guide Location: Czech Republic » Litomysl
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Karen Warren
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Guide Location: Czech Republic » Litomysl
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Karen Warren
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Litomy拧l Castle
- Castle Gardens
- Smetana Square
- Josef V谩chal Street
- Church of Discovery of the Holy Cross
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