Region Lanškrounsko

Chateau in Lanškroun was built in the place of monastery built by Augustinians (after 1393). Until 1451, monastery (burned down during Hussite wars) belonged to Kostka family z Postupic. In the second part of 15th century, they modified it for occasional stay. This residence of Kostka family creates western part of today’s chateau. Farm buildings (today disappeared) were in the western part of the monastery.

In 1507, when Pernštejn family acquired this building, it was called “chateau”. In 1588, they sold it to Adam Hrzán z Harasova. In that time, administration of vast Lanškroun-Lanšperk manor was situated in the chateau and it served also as a residence of its owner who approached Renaissance rebuilding. This rebuilding is reminded by entrance portal with coat of arms of Hrzán z Harasova and date of completion of reconstruction 1601 and well-preserved window and door Renaissance reveal.

In 1622, Lichtenštejn family bought this chateau. During 30-years war, it was damaged by Swedes and in 1645 it was damaged by fire. Its renewal was finished only in 1716. One-story Baroque building was added to southern wing and first-floor buildings on the courtyard with chateau. However, reconstructed chateau served only as seat of administration of Lanškroun manor and dwelling of clerks.
After 1858, most of buildings and wall of the first courtyard were torn down and entire area was modified into square. New school building was built from western wing of former monastery building.
In 1928, the town get the chateau. During reconstruction (1940-1971) chateau get smooth facade with pointed Gothic and Renaissance elements. in newly adapted Gothic room of western wing there is ceremonial hall, in the southern wing there is Museum of the town and Cultural Center. In 1995, after total reconstruction, renewed hall of Lanškroun chateau was opened to public.