The former fortress surrounded by a moat and protects Pardubice from the attacks of the enemy, now converted into a luxury castle in the Renaissance style, which has been preserved in perfect condition and brought several museums, including the Museum of East Bohemia.

In the XIII century, when there appeared a castle called earlier Pordoi, Pardubice was a small village, inhabited by artisans and merchants. The aristocrats believed this town is not worthy of their attention, so I come here very rarely. The original castle, and he Pardubice belonged to the family of local gentry, and one of its members - arnošt - was a prominent Church figure, and held a high position in the Prague diocese. In 1420 Pardubice castle became the property of the family of the future Czech ruler George of poděbrady, however, he did not appreciate this Gothic fortress and easily sold it. The castle was several times passed from hand to hand, sometimes repaired and rebuilt several times. In the middle of the XV century it was surrounded by walls, some of which can be seen today.

The uncomfortable turning the fortress into a luxurious Palace happened when William II the Pernštejn, who unexpectedly chose the city as his residence.

During the Thirty years war, the castle three times was attacked by the Swedes, which caused irreparable damage to both the fortifications and the castle. To bring it into proper form, it took about a hundred years and a fortune.

Bernstein possessed this castle until such time as the species has not disappeared from the face of the Earth. Probably, the Palace would have changed hands if it hadn't purchased the city for the organization of Museum exhibitions in historic interiors. Now here you can see a huge collection of postcards, objects made of glass, weapons.