On the site of today’s Boskovice chateau, there was originally a Dominican monastery, which after its abolition briefly served as a manufactory for the production of dyes. The reconstruction of the monastery buildings into a chateau was carried out in the years 1819-1826 under František Xaver of Dietrichstein. This created one of the most charming Empire castles in Moravia, which has retained its stylistic purity to this day.
In 1856, the castle came into the possession of the Count Mensdorff-Pouilly family, which he owned until 1950 and to whom it was returned again in 1991. The visitor will certainly be most attracted by objects of an exceptional and even curious nature. The copper globe, on which the starry sky is depicted using heraldic signs, is one of three in the world. Huge scenes from the anti-Turkish wars in the battle hall are painted on buffalo skin. The Rococo children’s theatre, a gift from Queen Victoria, is a real technical curiosity.
A miniature furniture set is also intended for children. These objects have become typical for Boskovice Castle. From the castle interior itself, the magnificent dance hall stands out, still used as a concert hall.
