A building that could tell a long story of Litomyšl is the Renaissance House At the Knights'. It is situated on Smetana's Square not far from the former town hall. After one of the fires of the town, the stonemason Blažek began to construct it in 1540. A real gem of the Renaissance burgher architecture is guarded by a pair of knights who gave the house its current name and also inspired Alois Jirásek when writing one of the short stories of the book Maloměstské historie. If you look at the front of the house carefully, you will spot the statues of a student, a merchant, a mermaid or a unicorn.
For more artistic experiences, accept the invitation to the expositions of the municipal gallery which is located in the valuable building of the House At the Knights'. In addition to the current exhibitions, you will be able to admire the uniquely preserved Renaissance coffered ceiling.
children's corner, cloak room, free WiFi, interactive education programme offer, left-luggage office, sale of novelties and souvenirs, sale of specialised literature, WC
Date of construction
1546
Tours / exhibitions
Opening hours (GMT +2)
year round Tu-Su, state and other holidays (non-working days) 10:00-12:00 13:00-17:00 (independently without guide)
Before visiting the building we recommend checking the current opening hours on the building's website or by contacting the operator by telephone.
Open right now, as per business hours Sightseeing time: 40 min.
Foreign languages
descriptions (Czech)
Exhibition specialization
renaissance art, visual arts
Don't forget to also visit
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.
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.
You can enjoy an angelically beautiful view of the castle hill and the town centre from the viewpoint of the Church of the Finding of the Holy Cross. The interior of the church is enriched by contemporary art elements and the exhibition of sacred art Angels on the Hill.
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.
The legendary place of the Czech exile from the period after the Battle of Bílá hora can be found near the village of Újezdec close to Litomyšl. The park with the memorial to the Czech brethren is covered in a flood of hundreds of rose blossoms every summer.
Go on an adventure to sandstone rock towns, ravines and canyons, which in ancient times served as a refuge for the robber knight Wanderers from Třemošná. Today, the area is a paradise for fans of hiking and light adrenaline cycling.
Open right now, as per business hours