A trip to the castle Slatiňany sure to enjoy a romantic people and children. In this Renaissance fortress bred horses for a long time and now continue to do so. The castle is the Museum of horse breeding, on the picturesque lawns of grazing horses of different breeds at the stables you can communicate with the staff, who will talk about breeding horses, about caring for them and advise Smirnov horse for a stroll in the English park.

Slatiňany Castle was built on the foundations of an ancient fortress, which was first mentioned in 1371. And now the curious traveler show in the west wing of the castle cellars modern, built in the Gothic style and preserved from the previous fortress.

The current castle appeared in 1580. He survived the horrors of the Thirty Years' War, was repeatedly conquered by the Swedes, who ruthlessly destroyed valuable furniture and tapestries, pictures were taken and other works of art. In 1669, the castle was on the verge of destruction. His recovery took up the new owner - Adam Pirkhart Sigmund, who has decided not to change the style of the palace. Thus, the castle Slatiňany acquired a new roof and new facade.

The most famous owners of the castle Slatiňany were Prince Auersperg. They rebuilt the castle in the classic, and then in the new renaissance style. At the end of XIX century the castle was extended by several narrow towers.

The interior of the castle decorated in the rococo style. During one of the owners of the reconstruction of the palace was ordered to create a covered gallery that connects the castle with the church of St. Martin, which was located next to the castle.

Who is the owner of the castle Slatiňany state.