Pardubice Castle

Pardubice Castle is a Renaissance structure in the Czech town of Pardubice that combines Gothic elements with later Renaissance additions. The building displays tall columns, ornamented facades, and reinforced walls that reflect the styles of different building periods.

Vilém of Pernstein acquired the structure in 1491 and added late Gothic features to the medieval core. Swedish forces burned it during the Thirty Years War, after which it remained abandoned for centuries until restoration began in the early 1900s.

The castle houses displays of regional crafts and local traditions that show how people lived and worked in this area. Visitors can see how the building served as a center of power and influence for the surrounding communities.

Plan to explore multiple levels and older rooms that may be uneven due to their age and history. Guided tours are available in different languages and provide context for understanding the building's architecture and the displayed collections.

The castle displays rare wall paintings from different periods that were hidden beneath layers of plaster and paint for centuries. These rediscovered artworks offer a glimpse into the artistic tastes of former residents and visitors from centuries past.