Bouzov Castle

I have visited several castles throughout Europe and this castle was probably one of the best experiences. The tour is given in Czech however when you purchase your tickets they give you an English guide to follow along. The rooms inside the castle are absolutely stunning and well preserved. Wondering through the different rooms is definitely an experience one should have if you were in the region.

Took the extended guided interal tour and it was great (was in Czech and was given some information on paper in English). You can also take a walk around the moat which is self guided and has information stands at a few points.

One of the biggest and worth visiting castles in Czechia. You need to understand Czech to explore this place.

Beautiful castle to visit. Grandly romantic

20mil Gülder invested into the castle reconstruction were well spent and are still well visible at each step. Interiors & exteriors beautifully preserved. Visitor friendly location.

We bought tickets when we arrived, and had to wait around 40 minutes. There's place to wait and buy things to drink and eat. The tour was only in Czech, but they gave us a written guide in English and the tour guide answered all our questions in English. The place is beautiful and fully worth the wait.

Great place for trip. Beautiful castle. Originally from 13th century, but rebuild at the turn of 19/20th century.

Bouzov, one of the most visited castles in the Czech Republic, is located just about 21 kilometres (13 miles) west of Litovel and 30 km (18 miles) northwest of Olomouc, in Moravia, Czech Republic. The castle was initially constructed as a Gothic stronghold in the early 14th century (was first mentioned in 1317). In the 15th century, fortifications were enlarged and strengthened, and in the 16th and 17th centuries the castle was gradually converted into a residential site. It was rebuilt in the Romantic style by the Habsburg Archduke Eugene into a summer seat of the Teutonic Knights at the turn of the 19th and 20th century. The castle is said to be the birthplace of the Czech King George of Podebrady. It is a perfect example of a medieval castle with an eight-storey watchtower, 58 metres (190 feet) high, dominates the complex. The buildings are grouped around it in the form of a horseshoe and the castle is enhanced by a number of towers, and among other things, bastions, battlements, oriel windows and loopholes. The two long bridges, ending with a short drawbridge, span the deep dry moat around the castle. The knights' hall, armoury, which is in one of the few original rooms with preserved Gothic vaulting, bedrooms of the knights and a neo-gothic chapel with its Gothic altar and tombs occupy the central part of the castle. The valuable furniture comes from the private collection of Eugen von Habsburg and the collection of the Order of the Teutonic Knights. Since 1999 Bouzov castle has been a national monument. There are several guided tours available, and the classic route has been prepared for you. Many films have been made here, including Arabela, Fantaghirò, and Before the Fall... There is a park around the castle * Some photos courtesy of Internet. Thanks!