State Castle Dačice

Dačice, Czechia, Czech Republic (Czechia)

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State Castle Dačice, located in Dačice, Czechia, is a Renaissance chateau built in the late 16th century for the Krajíř family, designed by Italian architect Francesco Garof de Bissone.

Its architecture is inspired by northern Italian town palaces, featuring four wings around a square courtyard and a northern wing with two storeys of arcade-loggias. The castle underwent significant Baroque reconstruction in the early 18th century after fires, led by architect Francesco Camelli, which included changes to the chateau tower.

In the 19th century, the Dalberg family remodeled the exterior in the Empire style and harmonized the interiors, with notable features like a grand staircase and an Art Nouveau library designed by Hans Prutscher. After remaining in the hands of nobles including the Salm-Salm family, the chateau was confiscated by the state in 1945 and is now operated as a museum showcasing its preserved Empire style interiors and cultural heritage.