Cultural monuments in Vlachovice

This fortified house in Vlachovice is a medieval residence built with thick protective walls and an enclosed courtyard at its center. The structure combines living quarters with defensive features designed to protect the occupants and their possessions.

The house was built in the 14th century to control and protect trade routes passing through the Vlára River valley. It reflects the medieval need to fortify residential buildings against potential attacks.

The house shows how local nobility built defenses to protect their families and property in medieval Moravia. You can still observe how living spaces and fortifications were combined into one structure.

The site is open to visitors from April through October, with guided tours available in Czech through the municipal office. Contacting ahead is advisable to confirm visiting hours and arrange a tour guide if interested.

The house featured an ingenious water system using channels from the nearby river to create a protective moat encircling the entire building. This defensive mechanism was a clever solution for enhancing security without requiring massive stone walls.