Úsov Castle, Baroque castle and hunting museum in Úsov, Czech Republic
Úsov Castle is a white stone building on a hilltop with Gothic foundations and rectangular towers that received major Baroque changes in its design. Inside, the rooms hold museum collections, a historic kitchen with old cooking equipment, and displays of items from centuries of ownership.
The castle first appeared in written records in 1260 and underwent major rebuilding from 1692 to 1699 under architect Domenico Martinelli for the Liechtenstein family. These changes created the structure that stands on the hilltop today.
The museum displays hunting weapons and exotic trophies collected by the Liechtenstein family during their travels across distant regions. These items show how the family's interests and adventures shaped what visitors see in the rooms today.
The castle opens to visitors from April through October with guided tours offered in multiple languages. It helps to check ahead which language options are available for the time of your visit.
A medieval kitchen preserved in the castle displays old cooking pots and tools that show how people prepared meals here centuries ago. This rare collection gives visitors an uncommon look into daily life from the past.
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