Chateau Pardubice
If you find yourself in the Elbe, the place where the rivers Elbe and Chrudimka meet, you will certainly visit the beautiful historic town of Pardubice. The town is not only known for the Great Pardubice or gingerbread production, but right in the center of Pardubice you can visit a unique monument - the Pardubice castle. Easy access and a special appearance attract all visitors to the famous East Bohemian town.
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Interesting facts Chateau Pardubice
Visitors are also attracted by the permanent exhibitions
Whatever your interests, you will be pleasantly surprised here. Visitors can admire the interiors of the chateau, the knight's halls are open to the public and several permanent exhibitions stand out in the chateau. The East Bohemian Gallery and the East Bohemian Museum are located here, concerts, theater performances and other events take place in the chateau. Admirers of modern glass will find a completely collection of studio glass here, postcard lovers will find one of the largest European postcard collections. Fans of weapons can visit the rich permanent exhibition as well as numismatists, for whom a completely new exhibition of coins was opened here.
There used to be a water castle here
You will see with your own eyes that the chateau has undergone many changes since its inception. It stands on the site of a fortress, which was rebuilt into a Gothic castle in the 14th century. During the reign of the Lords of Pernštejn, a massive fortification was built around the castle, which has been preserved to this day. The original castle was later rebuilt into a Gothic-Renaissance chateau. In another historical period, the castle served members of the imperial court. It was not conquered even during the Thirty Years' War. The castle was later used for various purposes and after the Second World War began to decay. Part of the chateau was not reopened to the public until 1997, and work is still being done to make other parts accessible.
The transition between the castle and the castle
The Pardubice chateau is unique in Europe - the transition between the castle and the chateau has been completely preserved here. The castle looks like a fortress, there is also a moat and ramparts. At the same time, however, the chateau is also a comfortable aristocratic residence with all the comforts typical of the castles of that time. The original stone vaults meet Renaissance paintings and coffered ceilings, and the ancient past will breathe on you from all corners.
Author: Helena Syslová