Castle Duchcov - a monumental baroque building, reflected in a deep pond, organized its walls, and producing a lasting impression on all guests. The palace complex that we see today was built in the shape of the letter "P". The two wings of the castle is framed by a spacious courtyard. In the castle are beautiful gates decorated with statues of the Baroque style.

As usual, this palace was built on the site of another complex, which was built in the Gothic style, and then reworked in the Renaissance style.

Castle Duchcov belonged to the rich and influential nature of Wallenstein. Not surprisingly, the repair work Wallenstein family nest was paid a lot of attention. On it stand unimaginable sums that have been spent wisely. As a result, there was a castle surrounded by a cozy garden, which is decorated with allegorical sculptures and decorative benches. The project of the castle worked several architects, including the illustrious Frenchman JB Mathieu.

Reconstruction of Duchcov palace was completed in 1722. At the end of the XVIII century castle once again rebuilt, giving it features of neo-classicism. When the repair is held in the castle lives Giacomo Casanova. He holds the position of librarian.

Among the famous personalities, pays a visit to the owners of the castle and briefly stopped at the palace, one can note several Russian emperors, writers Goethe and Schiller, a whole galaxy of musicians and composers, including Mozart and Beethoven. The latter is a monument in the castle garden.