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New exhibition at the castle in Litomyšl

Premiere type: Monuments and history. We recommend for: Holidays with children, Relaxing holiday.
Announced: August 2008

The exhibition at Litomyšl castle is dedicated primarily to historic keyboard instruments and the castle theatre. In addition to the unique collection of pians, theatre backcloths and curtains, exceptionally valuable works of art that were previously stored in the inaccessible castle depository have been installed in five large halls. These include a collection of baroque portraits, tapestries, historic mirrors, a part of the Delftware collection and other remarkable works of art.

The pianos are accompanied by the most precious exhibits at the castle, including an admired and rare collection of scenery backcloths by the scenographer Josef Platzer and decorations for the castle theatre. The Platzer backcloths comprise the only preserved collection of theatre backcloths in the world. Of interest among the musical instruments displayed is a vertically orientated Empire-style “giraffe clavier”. With their remarkable inlaid marquetry, these exhibits are also valuable works of art. All the instruments have been restored and are fully functional. There are even instruments here that both children and adults can play.

The Litomyšl Castle, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Landmark, is one of the main dominant features of the city and one of the most significant renaissance monuments in the Czech Republic. The history of the settlement of the castle hill, and later of the castle itself, is inseparably linked to the entire history and existence of the city.

Every year, at the end of June and beginning of July, the second courtyard of Litomyšl Castle resounds with the music of famous composers. The Smetana Litomyšl International Opera Festival that provides this extraordinary artistic experience is a musical event acclaimed both at home and abroad. Thousands of people from around the world come to Litomyšl at this time of year to listen to the excellent performances of leading Czech and world performers.

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April, October Sat - Sun 9:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 16:00
May - August Tue - Sun 9:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 17:00
September Tue - Sun 9:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 16:00

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Státní zámek Litomyšl
Zámecký areál
570 01 Litomyšl
+420 461 615 067
chateau.litomysl@lit.cz
http://www.litomysl.cz
http://www.litomysl.cz/zamek/


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