Úsov Castle, Úsov, Czech Republic

The first written mention of Úsov is from 1260. The castle was built around 1250. Before 1487 the lords of Vlašim modified the castle. In the 16th century, Úsov was in the possession of the lords of Boskovice, an in 1597 it was acquired by the House of Liechtenstein. The Liechtensteins owned the castle until 1945.

The castle was damaged during the Swedish occupation in 1643. During the rule by Hans-Adam I of Liechtenstein, in 1692–1699, it was reconstructed and partially rebuilt into a large three-storey Baroque residence, designed by Domenico Martinelli.

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Farrux Abduxalilov (3 years ago)
Nice view, well kept

Fabrizio Salvalaggio (5 years ago)
I payed the parking of the castle for nothing: the lady of the parking was not fair to inform me earlier the castle was closed.

Wladyslaw “Vlad” Motyka (5 years ago)
Nice Castle.

David Malurek (6 years ago)
cool

David Burton (7 years ago)
Lovely castle some great things for kids like small amount of animals and a interactive area. The castle itself was lovely but we did a tour and was not allowed to take pictures. The tour was only in Czech or German, no option for English. Luckily some signs inside the castle were English. However the tour only told you about the wildlife and what was in the castle. No real history of when or who built the castle.

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