The castles around Prague was built by many nobles. In the summer they left the noisy and dusty city to settle in the Palace, located in a picturesque place near the hunting grounds rich in bird and beast. Such locks include the Palace Veltrusy. It was built in the early XVIII century by order of the nobles of the family Hotka. The castle was built in the Baroque style very quickly, so that his master could enjoy the summer days in your own home and show off your new residence in front of friends.

Still castle Veltrusy impresses all visitors with its unusual form. The center of its design is a two-storey cylindrical tower, crowned by a round dome. From her depart in opposite directions one-story buildings-wings. So the castle from the bird's eye resembles a four-pointed star.

The castle is open for visits. Inside are preserved the original decor in the form of Baroque stucco decorations and intricate carvings. At the art gallery of the castle demonstrates the collection of paintings in the Rococo style.

Around the Palace Veltrusy features a huge landscaped Park in the English style. 300 hectares of this garden every visitor will seek out a area for everyone. There are winding paths that lead to the braided vines secluded gazebos and benches, worthy princes and princesses. For each turn of the track opens like no other view that is crying out to the screens, cameras and camcorders. Even if you do not plan to visit the Palace Veltrusy, strolling through the Park hardly refuse.