Kaštanka

Kaštanka is a protected tree allée in Nasavrky containing over 138 chestnut trees on approximately 1.088 hectares of land. The trees grow on a hillside between 472 and 486 meters in elevation, forming a distinctive linear arrangement across the slope.

The allée was planted between 1776 and 1778 by Prince Jan Adam von Auersperg, who brought chestnut seedlings from Italy. These trees were established on the north side of Nasavrky hill and have shaped the landscape ever since.

The chestnut trees here are so important to local identity that they were incorporated into Nasavrky's official emblem and flag in 1996. These trees shape how people see and feel connected to their land.

The allée lies approximately 25 kilometers south of Pardubice in eastern Bohemia and is easily accessible. Visitors should note that the trees grow on a hillside, so the terrain is uneven and may require careful footing.

The oldest tree in the allée is named Knížák and dates to the original planting in the 18th century. This single ancient chestnut serves as a living link to the site's founding and draws visitors who want to experience history directly.