Státní zámek Valtice

Location: Zámek 1, 691 42 Valtice · South Moravia

Category: castle

A Baroque Liechtenstein château from the turn of the 17th–18th century, part of the UNESCO Lednice–Valtice Cultural Landscape. One of the most significant Baroque complexes in the Czech Republic, with richly decorated interiors. Located in the heart of Moravia's renowned wine-growing region, it offers guided tours of the historic halls.

Why visit this place?

• The chateau theatre was built between 1788 and 1790 and Emperor Leopold II attended its opening.
• A timber-and-clay castle stood here at the end of the 12th century; the Baroque look came from rebuilding between 1643 and 1730.
• Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 12,550 visitors on Google Maps — one of the three best-rated places in this category in South Moravia.
• Allow roughly an hour and a quarter; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 32 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• The whole programme is indoors, so rain is not a problem.

Verified against: cs.wikipedia.org

Practical information

• Opening hours: April–October Tue–Sun 9:00–17:00; exact hours by month on the website.
• Typical visit: 75 min
• Admission: adults 300 CZK, children 90 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.7 ★ from 12550 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Guided tours of Baroque interiors; option to combine with Lednice as part of the Lednice–Valtice Area.

Official website: https://www.zamek-valtice.cz

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