The hunting lodge in the Katzelsdorf Forest near Valtice was one of the short-lived buildings in today’s landscape composition of the Lednice-Valtice area. It was built according to the plans of the Viennese architect Joseph Kornhäusel for Johann I Joseph, Prince of Liechtenstein in 1817–1818, but was not finally completed and approved until 1819 under the architect Franz Engel. It was a building consisting of

The first historically documented record of Katzelsdorf dates to the 1050. When Johann I Joseph Liechtenstein, prince of Mikulov and Valtice at that time, had purchased it, Katzelsdorf became part of the Valtice estate. During the adjustment of the borders between Czechoslovakia and Austria in 1925, the village lost its northern part, as well as so called “Little Katzelsdorf Chateau”, nowadays non-existent salet, in the

The Private Secondary Technical School Cultus was founded in 2008 with a clear vision to provide students with high-quality, practice-oriented education focused on technical and design fields. Currently, it offers full-time programmes in Graphic Design and Industrial Design, as well as part-time programmes in Mechanical Engineering and Operational Technology. Thanks to its smaller size, the school places strong emphasis on an individual approach and close

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

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 Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary dominates the south-eastern part of Valtice Square. It was built between 1631-1671 by Prince Karel Eusebio of Liechtenstein, and designed by Italian architect Giovanni Giacomo Tencalla. In 1638, during the construction of the church, the arch of the vault collapsed and the work was taken over by Andreas Erna of Brno In 1638. The construction process