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National Castle Bítov

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Address:Hrad Bítov, 671 10 Bítov
GPS coordinates:48°56'15.194"N
15°43'10.862"E
Web:www.hradbitov.cz
Contact person:Jan Binder
Telephone:+420 515 294 736
Fax:+420 515 294 018
E-mail:bitov@brno.npu.cz
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Bítov is one of the oldest and the most romantic castles in the Czech Republic (the first written reference comes from years 1061–1067). It is situated on a narrow cliff surrounded the Želetavka River near its confluence with the Dyje. The Bítov Castle is mirrored in waters of the Vranov dam (built in 1935); its water flooded the Bítov village bellow the castle. Originally a wooden lordly castle was rebuilt in a stone castle in early 13th century. Bítov has become a centre of one of the six Moravian regions and was a part of the uninterrupted fortress line of castles protecting the south border of the country. After Premyslid family died out the Lichtenburg’s clan got the enfeoffment of the castle in 1307 immediately for more than 200 years. Under their rule the core of today's chapel of the Virgin Mary (1334) was built, the basis of today's palace and of the south east wing and defense system was built. After Lichtenburg died out Strein from Švarcenava ruled here, then Jankovský from Vlašim came here, they were the founders of the local armoury (1612–1755). The earls of Dauns owned the castle since 1755. They rebuilt it to Neo-Gothic style from 1811 to 1863. It is worth noting especially the Neo-Gothic palace interiors with an extensive collection of imaginary paintings imitating wood, stone or stucco. After them, from 1904 to 1912, the Polish aristocratic families Zamoisky and Radzivils changed there. The last owner was a large-baron George Haas of Haasenfelsu in 1945. His son, George changed the castle to the largest private zoo in our country at that time.
Opening Hours:In April and October from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (only weekends and holidays).
Tours during working days are possible only for announced and booked up groups.
May, June, September from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
July and August from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tourist season:April - October
Ticket Sale:Prices on website www.hradbitov.cz
Staff Languages Spoken:english, german
Catering Facilities:Yes
Maybe you don't know that ...:Special offers and events
- Night Tours (July)
- Weddings (civil and church) - April to June and September, October
- Fencing performances, theater - July, August
- Advent Christmas tour - December

Tours - the Second Circuit, whether with or without a guide, the possibility of tours in foreign languages ​​(guides, audioguide, paper form, etc.)

Tour I - Palace (the main circuit with a guide) Tour: Ground sala terrena in connection with bailey garden atypical collection of lighting. In the bedroom I.patře Baroness Olga Haas, interiors Counts Daun. In II.patře permanent zoological collection with the largest collection of stuffed dogs in the world. The ground floor of north wing manor castle kitchen (open 2008).
(In the summer tour to the historic provement of music).
Since 2010 visitors have not yet disclosed a sealed room in the 1st floor of the palace (closed since 1975). It is a room occupied by the Counts of Daun in the 19th century. Bedroom and office cabinet with Henry Daun. Hunting picture gallery and lounge Mr. Earl.

Foreign Languages: A, B - paper form
Groups for 30-35 persons.

Heading II. - Arsenal - (in the second. Floor of the palace, with a guide), length 30 minutes, 15 people capacity
(Open only in July and August, other month from April to October by reservation only 10 people).
Since 2003, the open selection of exposure most famous specimens Bítov armory. The armory is located in the original space, where it was imposed from 18 century.
The core collections are collected guns especially at times when the castle belonged to the family of Vlašim Jankovských (1612-1736). Besides the older works of distinguished armorers of the 16th century presents a particularly outstanding works of arts and gunsmiths 17th century. Besides the interest artistically crafted weapons representational nature of the family members had a special interest in a technically new and unusual solutions to arms. Víceranné guns, breech-loading, air, wind. Arsenal also has a selection of medieval weapons, which is actually a defensive feature of the castle as a spear / 11th century. /, Swords / 14th century. /, Fortification guns.
At the heart of oriental objects are mainly Islamic region. Arsenal is characterized by its romantic arrangement (shields, weapons dřevcové) inducing the illusion of knightly halls of medieval castles.
Foreign Languages: A, B - paper form

III. circuit - a prison, dungeon, torture (2007) - (only open in July and August for groups up to 15 people)
A tour through the oldest surviving stone castle building, a British tower from the early 13th century. As the tower to protect your blade only entrance to the former wooden fortifications. It was originally a residential tower (for the castle garrison), in later times, when it has lost its significance (at the turn of the 13th and 14th century) served as a gunpowder (it was called dust). Since 1679 the tower was set up in a prison with a dungeon. They used to be imprisoned here disobedient subjects and robbers. In addition to the dungeon you will see the prison cells and torture chambers one of the few in this country, equipped replicas of instruments that visitors can try on your own.

Foreign Languages: A, B - paper form

IV. Heading - The castle - free guide
Tours - Ghosts on heraldic beasts in the castle basement, yard tour, neo-gothic chapel, the castle gardens baron George Haas (from 1 May) and the exhibition season (from May 30).

V. Tour - Castle Exteriors
Tours of the courtyard, chapel, castle garden (where there is no action), and seasonal exhibitions.

Mini Zoo has been canceled at the castle.

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