Chyše Castle, Baroque castle in Chyše, Czech Republic

Chyše is a baroque castle with Gothic Revival features, containing decorated rooms, a chapel, and gardens on the surrounding land. The structure shows how different architectural styles were combined as changes were made over the centuries.

A Gothic castle was built on the site in the 15th century; it was captured and destroyed by royal troops in 1467. Mikuláš Lobkowicz later had a Renaissance château built on the castle's foundations, and at the end of the 17th century Anna Ludmila Krakovská and her husband Karel Jiří Michna had it rebuilt in Baroque style. In 1856–1858 the Prague architect Ignác Ullmann gave it its present Tudor Gothic form.

The castle's name comes from the village of Chyše, first recorded in the 12th century. Count Leopold II Lažanský ran a public castle theatre here in 1879–1880 and even issued a service code for its members. Since 1999 a permanent exhibition has been devoted to Karel Čapek, who tutored the young Count Prokop Lažanský for five months from March 1917.

Visitors can explore the castle interior through guided tours and taste traditional beer from the on-site brewery. A restaurant operates in the castle and offers dining options to complete your visit.

The castle operates an active brewery producing beer according to traditional Bohemian recipes, blending historical heritage with modern craft. This combination shows how old techniques remain alive and enriches the visit with authentic local products.