Křtiny

Křtiny is a baroque château in a small Moravian village with classical architectural features including vaulted ceilings, symmetrical facades, and decorative stone details. The rooms contain period furnishings, paintings, and decorative objects that show how the building's rooms were used over centuries.

The building was reconstructed and redesigned between 1718 and 1750 after the Thirty Years' War, under architect Jan Santini Aichel's direction. This rebuilding period created the baroque appearance and structure seen today.

The château served as a family residence and remains central to how people think of Křtiny today. Its rooms show how the local nobility lived and how they shaped the community around them.

The château is usually open to visitors from April through October, with extended hours during summer and rotating exhibitions on display. It is easy to reach on foot from the village center and offers a quiet setting to explore at your own pace.

The château connects underground to the Výpustek Cave system, which sheltered people during World War II. These underground passages reveal how the building is intertwined with the natural landscape beneath it.

Location: Křtiny

Architectural style: baroque architecture

GPS coordinates: 49.29700,16.74200

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:05