Litomyšl Castle
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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_chateau_-_by_Pudelek.jpg) Renaissance château in Litomyšl | |
| Location | Litomyšl, Czech Republic |
| Includes | Litomyšl Palace Theatre |
| Criteria | Cultural: (ii)(iv) |
| Reference | 901 |
| Inscription | 1999 (23rd Session) |
| Area | 4.25 ha (0.0164 sq mi) |
| Buffer zone | 118.13 ha (0.4561 sq mi) |
| Website | www |
| Coordinates | 49°52′25″N 16°18′52″E / 49.87361°N 16.31444°E |
  Location of Litomyšl Castle in Czech Republic | |
Litomyšl Castle is one of the largest Renaissance castles in the Czech Republic. It is owned by the Czech state. It is located in the centre the town of Litomyšl and was declared a UNESCO Site in 1999. Litomyšl Castle is an outstanding example of the arcade castle,[1] a type of building first developed in Italy and modified in the Czech lands to create an evolved form of special architectural quality.[2] High-Baroque features were added to this castle in the 18th century.[3]
References
- ^ "Chateau and chateau complex in Litomyšl". Czech Tourism. Retrieved 2017-04-13.
- ^ "Litomyšl Castle". UNESCO World Heritage. Retrieved 2017-04-13.
- ^ "Litomyšl Castle". Národní Památkový Ústav. Retrieved 2017-04-13.
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1 Shared with Germany; 2 Shared with six countries; 3 Shared with 17 countries | ||
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