Concert Venues

The ballroom at Valtice Castle is one of the most important representative areas of this Baroque mansion. The interior of the hall is richly decorated with stucco and paintings that underline its historical significance. The walls are decorated with imitation marble with gilded musical instruments, giving the space an elegant atmosphere. The furniture dates…

The gothic church which was the predecessor of today’s chateau church was destroyed by the Hussites in 1426. A new parish and chateau church was built in 1495 and dedicated to St James the Elder. However, the expansion of the castle in 1731 necessitated the construction of a new church, which was built on…

In 1560 Georg Hartmann I. Liechtenstein came into the indebted Mikulov estate. In the same year, he inherited the family line of Valtice Hartmann II. (1544-1585) Lednice. Riding stables were crucial in the time of Emperor Maximilian. Extensive facilities for horse breeding were founded In Royal courts during this period.  In the Baroque period…

In 1605, Karl I, Prince of Liechtenstein brought the Order of the Merciful Brothers to Valtice, thus establishing the first convent of the Order in Central Europe. Construction of the convent on Lednická Street, which included a church and was to provide not only legal but also financial security for the institution, did not…

The foundations of the current museum building likely date back to the 17th century when, alongside the construction of the church under Prince Karl Eusebius of Liechtenstein, the Lower Castle in Valtice was also formed, and the complex of several buildings served the economic administration of the Liechtenstein estates. At the end of the…

Galerie Korek (Korek Gallery) is part of a 17th century Baroque house. It is located in the beautiful area of the castle gate in Valtice, which you can enter from Valtice Square. The house was originally used to accommodate princely visitors, guards and musicians (1643–1802), court officials and later the visiting artists from Vienna as well….

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…

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…

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…

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,…