Zámek Jaroslavice

Jaroslavice, Czechia, Czech Republic (Czechia)

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Zámek Jaroslavice is a large Renaissance and Baroque château in the South Moravian village of Jaroslavice, near the Austrian border.

It stands on the site of an earlier medieval fortress and was extensively rebuilt in 1567 by Count Scipio von Arco into a grand four-winged Renaissance residence. Later Baroque renovations in the 17th and 18th centuries gave the château much of its present appearance. The château was owned by several prominent noble families, most notably the Althanns, and became one of the region’s most important aristocratic residences.

Its architecture includes arcaded courtyards, a château chapel, and historic artistic decorations. Today, Zámek Jaroslavice is recognized as an important cultural monument, but it has suffered decades of deterioration due to ownership disputes and insufficient restoration. Despite its condition, it remains one of the most significant historic landmarks in southern Moravia and a notable example of Renaissance and Baroque architecture.