Vsetín Castle

Vsetín Castle is a Renaissance structure in the town of Vsetín that combines Renaissance and Baroque features across its stone walls and decorated rooms. The building includes a prominent tall tower and several chambers with ornamental details from different periods.

The castle was built between 1600 and 1610 on the remains of a medieval fortress, marking a transition from defensive stronghold to residential palace. A major fire in 1708 damaged the building significantly and led to extensive repairs.

The castle has housed the Regional Museum of Moravian Wallachia since 1975, displaying local crafts and traditional clothing from the area. Visitors can see how people in this region lived and worked in earlier times.

The building is accessible through guided tours where visitors can explore the decorated rooms and exhibitions at their own pace. The best time to visit is on clear days when the architecture is visible from the outside and the surrounding river areas can be explored.

The castle sits at the junction of two rivers, the Roznovska Becva and Vsetinska Becva, which have shaped the area significantly. This geographic location made it an important administrative center for the Wallachia region.