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Holidays based in Litomysl

Smetana - composer
Litomysl Chateau Litomysl fresco

The East Bohemian town of Litomysl was the birthplace of Czech composer Smetana (right photo) and is as a result the home of an international opera festival. The Renaissance chateau complex has UNESCO World Heritage Listing. The town is also a good base for exploring the surrounding area such as the attractions of the Vysocina.

Some sights of interest in Litomysl

  • Litomysl Chateau is covered with renaissance frescos, and contains a neo-classical theatre
  • The Portmoneum - a house decorated from floor to ceiling with paintings by Czech artist Josef Vachal in the 1920s
  • The Knights Hall - one of the jewels of Czech Renaissance architecture
  • Litomsyl Regional Museum in a large Baroque school building
  • Smetana’s Birthplace Museum
  • Smetana International Opera Festival

The surrounding area

  • Vysocina Open Air Museum (photo central) - two collections of folk buildings of the Vysocina (Hlinsko Betlem and Vesely Kopec)
  • Kozlov  - a small village linked with the works of the painter Max Svabinsky
  • Toulovcovy Mastale - named after a famous robber knight these limestone cliffs have been worn by the elements into all sorts of shapes
  • the Zdar Peaks - one of the most unspoilt landscapes of the Czech Republic, popular with walkers and climbers

Who would enjoy a holiday in Litomysl?

  • history lovers
  • art lovers
  • music lovers

Tours

Accommodation in Litomysl

We have 3* and 4* hotels in Litomysl. To enquire about booking a hotel email us on admin@czechtours.co.uk

We also offer a number of holiday cottages in Vysocina, some of which are below. To enquire about booking a cottage email us on admin@czechtours.co.uk putting “Litomysl cottage” in the subject line and we will send you details of  cottages available on your dates.

hotel in Litomsyl
Holiday cottage 06

£299 - £470 per week

Holiday cottage near Litomysl 149

£299 - £427

Holiday cottage 84

£451 - £727

Getting to Litomysl

  • The best way of getting to Litomysl is by car. If you want to hire a car, please use the car rental search engine on our travel page to get the best deal.
  • Trains from Prague require at least one change. There are direct buses from Prague and Brno.

Interested in visiting Litomysl?

Contact us on admin@czechtours.co.uk to discuss your holiday options further