Litomyšl is a historic town in eastern Bohemia, in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It is a place for a slow, unhurried visit, where the town's old streets and its well-known castle sit close together.
The Renaissance castle
The town is best known for its Renaissance castle, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors come to walk through the castle and its grounds and to see the building that gives the town much of its character. Because the castle is the centre of attention for many travellers, it is worth planning your time around it.
A town of music
Litomyšl is also the birthplace of the composer Bedřich Smetana. For visitors who enjoy music, this connection gives the town a personal dimension, and it pairs naturally with a stroll through the historic centre, where the town's life unfolds at a gentle pace.
Who it suits
- Visitors interested in Renaissance architecture and UNESCO sites
- Those drawn to the life and music of Bedřich Smetana
- Travellers who prefer a quieter Czech town to the larger cities
Litomyšl rewards those who give it a few hours or a day, with the castle as its main draw and its historic setting as the backdrop for the rest of the visit.
