Galerie Závodný is a private gallery that opened in 2011, showcasing both Czech and international artists. However, it primarily focuses on geometric and minimalist art and Czech artists who have gone into exile. A large portion of the exhibited works is offered for sale, providing opportunities for both institutions and private collectors. The building itself seeks to respect the original historic architecture while remaining contemporary.
The establishment of the Gymnasium in Mikulov is credited to the Olomouc bishop Cardinal František Dietrichstein, and at his request, in June 1631, eight members of the Piarist Order came directly from Italy to begin writing the history of the school. In the 19th century, the Piarists advocated for the founding of philosophical schools as an intermediary between the gymnasium and the university, and as
Valtice Castle originated from the expansion of a castle, likely founded in the 11th century. From the late 14th century until the period of post-war confiscation, it served as the residence of ruling princes from the Lichtenstein family. Its impressive dimensions and splendid Baroque decoration still testify to its history as the residence of one of the most powerful nobles within the Danubian monarchy. The
The first mentions of the chateau in this place are from the 13th century. In the second half of the 14th century, the lords of Kravaře acquired the estate and rebuilt it into a luxurious residence. In the 30s of the 15th century, the property passed to the family of the lords of Lipá, in whose possession it was until the Bílá Hora confiscation. The
At the end of the 19th century, the people of Poštorna began asking their ruler, Prince Jan II. of Liechtenstein for a new church, which would replace the already inadequate sanctuary. (According the parish chronicle the old church was built in 1339. It was mentioned there again in 1570). The old church, which stood on almost the same spot as the new building, had not
The Castle Theatre in Valtice is part of a set of buildings which, from the 14th century, have had a complex history in the hands of members of the Liechtenstein family. In the late 16th Century, Valtice Castle became their main residence. Today’s form is the result of construction activity that mainly occurred in the 17th and 18th centuries. Only recently has attention been paid
Galerie Závodný is a private gallery that opened in 2011, showcasing both Czech and international artists. However, it primarily focuses on geometric and minimalist art
The establishment of the Gymnasium in Mikulov is credited to the Olomouc bishop Cardinal František Dietrichstein, and at his request, in June 1631, eight members
Valtice Castle originated from the expansion of a castle, likely founded in the 11th century. From the late 14th century until the period of post-war
The first mentions of the chateau in this place are from the 13th century. In the second half of the 14th century, the lords of
At the end of the 19th century, the people of Poštorna began asking their ruler, Prince Jan II. of Liechtenstein for a new church, which
The Castle Theatre in Valtice is part of a set of buildings which, from the 14th century, have had a complex history in the hands
