Explore the history of Náchod Castle and Chateau
The story of the castle and chateau in Náchod begins in the middle of the 13th century. What events have shaped Náchod Castle over 770 years? Which families owned Náchod? Below you can get to know the most interesting and important moments in more detail.
The earliest references to Náchod Castle, which was owned by Czech kings and important noblemen.
The Renaissance era arrived to Náchod together with the Smiřický family from Smiřice.
The Italian Piccolomini brought Baroque architecture to Náchod and built the most important defensive elements.
The end of the 18th century is associated with Duke Peter Biron Kuronský and Zaháňský, who started the greatest cultural era in the history of Náchod.
The Náchod area has become a valuable historical seat, which has remained practically unchanged since the era of the princely Schaumburg-Lippe family.
After 1945 the Náchod Castle was classified by the National Cultural Commission as a first category monument and opened to the public.
What has happened at Náchod Castle in recent years?