Discover the stunning history and grandeur of Kroměříž Castle, located in Kroměříž, Czech Republic. Once the principal residence of the bishops and archbishops of Olomouc, this exceptional site earned its place as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998 due to its remarkably well-preserved Baroque gardens. As you explore the estate, you will encounter a rich architectural journey that evolved from late Gothic roots into a Baroque masterpiece designed by Italian architects Filiberto Lucchese and Giovanni Pietro Tencalla.
Indoors, you will marvel at grand halls decorated by Franz Anton Maulbertsch and Josef Stern following a major fire in 1752. Art lovers will adore the interior gallery, home to the country's second finest art collection, featuring Titian's final mythological painting, *The Flaying of Marsyas*. You can also admire an archive containing Mozart's musical compositions and a vast library housing 33,000 volumes.
Outdoors, step into the spectacular Baroque Pleasure Garden, featuring formal ornamental parterres influenced by both Italian and French styles, along with a 19th-century English garden near the palace. Film buffs will even recognize these opulent interiors, which served as Vienna's Hofburg Palace in Miloš Forman's classic movie *Amadeus*.
What to see at Kroměříž Castle
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Baroque Pleasure Garden featuring ornamental parterres
- View Titian's famous final mythological painting, *The Flaying of Marsyas*
- Step inside historic palace halls featured in the Oscar-winning film *Amadeus*
- Discover an extensive library of 33,000 volumes and an incredible music archive
- Walk through the site's 19th-century English garden located near the main castle
Visiting tips
Be sure to visit the magnificent Baroque Pleasure Garden, which is set at a distance from the main palace premises.
How long: 2-4 hours · Best time: Morning
How to get there & what’s nearby
Kroměříž Castle is easy to reach on Kroměříž’s public transport. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Kroměříž travel guide.
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