Church of the Finding of St. Crosses in Litomyšl

Church of the Finding of St. Crosses in Litomyšl

This valuable Baroque monument combines history, contemporary architecture and modern art. Climb up to the observation deck of the church and enjoy the angelically beautiful view of the Litomyšl Castle, the Monastery Gardens and the historical centre. You can also take a walk through the emporiums with the exhibition of sacred Baroque art Angels on the Hill.

In the church, you will also find an interactive exhibition, where children and adults alike will surely enjoy themselves and learn interesting information about the history and liturgy of the church. The playroom is a part of the Litomyšl children's programme, which will guide you through all the places on the castle hill.

During special tours of the church, you can admire the Light Cross and the Shining Mensa created by Václav Cigler and Michal Motyčka. The same authors have placed a glass Column with a reflective surface in the centre of the church, which creates a beautiful rainbow in the interior under favourable conditions.

Don't forget to also visit

Litomyšl Castle
Litomyšl Castle
Litomyšl Castle

A small piece of Italy seems to have been imprinted into the architecture of Litomyšl's Renaissance jewel. The castle, which will enchant you with thousands of sgraffito decorations on the facade and a unique Classicist theatre, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999.

Castle Cellars
Castle Cellars
Castle Cellars

Deep underground, in the oldest premises of the Litomyšl Castle, an extensive collection of sculptures by one of the most famous Czech artists, Olbram Zoubek, and a unique wax Heart for Václav Havel have found their new home.

Bedřich Smetana's parental home
Bedřich Smetana's parental home
Bedřich Smetana's parental home

The period-furnished apartment of the Smetana family will take you back to the composer's childhood. The place that witnessed the birth and the first musical steps of Bedřich Smetana can be found in the building of the former castle brewery.

Regional Museum
Regional Museum
Regional Museum

The expositions of the regional museum will be the key to learning about the rich history of Litomyšl. You can look forward to models of the castle hill through the centuries, stories of famous personalities or an interactive programme for children.

Museum of Dollhouses, Dolls and Toys
Museum of Dollhouses, Dolls and Toys
Museum of Dollhouses, Dolls and Toys

Go back to your childhood or just take a look into the history of your beloved toys in the original museum near the Litomyšl castle. Both children and adults will enjoy its exhibitions.

Portmoneum - Museum of Josef Váchal in Litomyšl
Portmoneum - Museum of Josef Váchal in Litomyšl
Portmoneum - Museum of Josef Váchal in Litomyšl

A fantasy world awakens inside an inconspicuous house near the centre of Litomyšl. Various motifs from Christianity and oriental teachings, as well as goblins, devils and ghosts have been brought to life by the original artist Josef Váchal.

Municipal Gallery
Municipal Gallery
Municipal Gallery

The municipal gallery could hardly look for a more representative exhibition space than a Renaissance house from the middle of the 16th century. On the façade of the oldest building in Litomyšl square you can see the statues of the knights who gave the house its name.

Historic centre
Historic centre
Historic centre

Stories of several centuries, traces of famous personalities and unique urban architecture intertwine in the ancient center of Litomyšl. Take a walk through the square with the sub-halls and adjacent alleyways that will take you all the way to the castle hill.

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