Červená Lhota Chateau
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A Renaissance château with a red roof and white walls on a rocky islet in a lake, its reflection like a fairy tale; one of the most photogenic castles in South Bohemia.
Red Lhota Chateau (Červená Lhota) lies in South Bohemia, about 45 km west of Telč. It is built on a granite islet in the middle of a fishpond and connected to the shore by a single stone bridge. The château was remodelled in Renaissance style in the 16th century, and its red roof gives it the name 'Red' Lhota. The white walls and red roof reflected in the water make it one of the castles most often pictured on Czech postcards, and it has also served as a filming location for several Czech fairy-tale films. The guided tour showcases noble living quarters, furniture and porcelain. The château gardens and lakeside paths are free, and small boats can be rented to paddle around the island. It is usually open April to October and closed on Mondays; check the official website. It is about 45 minutes' drive from Telč, and you can continue on to Nová Bystřice or Žďárnice.
Opening hours
Approx. April–October, Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Landštejn Castle
- Slavonice
- Roštejn Castle
- St. James the Elder Church
- Telč Chateau
- Ulický Pond
- Church of the Name of Jesus
- Zachariáš of Hradec Square