Chateau Rosice

Rosice, Czechia, Czech Republic (Czechia)

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Chateau Rosice in Czechia is a Renaissance castle built in the late 16th century on the site of a former Gothic fortress, located about twenty kilometers west of Brno.

It reached its peak during the 17th century under Charles the Elder of Žerotín, a prominent Moravian noble who led the region from this residence. The castle features distinctive Renaissance arcades, sgraffito plasterwork, and richly decorated ceilings. Visitors can explore 21 richly furnished rooms with period artwork, hunting trophies, and daily objects, as well as a permanent toy exhibition and a rare 1950s Cold War-era fallout shelter beneath the grounds.

The castle has a history of noble ownership, damage during the Hussite Wars, and later Baroque modifications, serving as a cultural and historical attraction today with events such as knight tournaments.