Church of the Finding of the Holy Cross
The Baroque Church of the Finding of the Holy Cross was built between 1714 and 1725 by the Italian builder Giovanni Battista Alliprandi. After Alliprandi's death, the completion of the church was taken over by František Maxmilián Kaňka. The church burned down four times in its history and after 1968 it was closed and gradually fell into disrepair. Between 2011 and 2015 the building underwent a complete reconstruction. Thanks to the reconstruction, the church was literally brought back to life. The church has a new exhibition Angels on the Hill and a beautiful view of the city. Today, the church is not only a spiritual place of contemplation, but also an exhibition of religious art and a cultural hall at the same time.
The space of the temple is complemented by contemporary art installations from the workshop of the author duo Václav Cigler, Michal Motyčka.
The temple space is open to the public free of charge during opening hours. In the temple, you can also visit the interactive children's programme "Up to the Angels" and the lookout in the space between the towers on the façade. There is only a fee for the viewpoint - 30 CZK/person.
Opening hours:
September - daily 10 am - 6 pm Fri, Sat 10 am - 11 pm
October - Sat, Sun, holidays 10 am - 6 pm
In September, opening hours are extended until 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. After dark, visitors can admire Václav Cigler's sacred light installations - the Mensa and the laser cross - in the temple area.
Architectural tours From sandstone to laminatecommented tours of the Chateau Hill in Litomyšl
We will guide you around the Castle Hill, where for many years now new architecture has been entering into a harmonious dialogue with historical architecture. The main theme of these special tours is the relationship between contemporary architecture and historical buildings. It presents individual buildings in their historical context and at the same time introduces the architectural concepts of their restoration. Join us on a tour of this unique historic site and see it with a whole new set of eyes.
The tour starts at the Church of the Finding of the Holy CrossThe tour lasts 60-90 minutesAdmission 40Kč/60Kč
September - Sat,Sun from 3pmOctober, November - individual tours only - booking required by calling 461 653 491.
Children's programmeVisitors will come across the programme in the stables, in the tent in front of the café, in the castle park, the Church of the Finding of the Holy Cross, but also in the Regional Museum or directly at the castle. The individual stops will link the various objects on the hilltop in a non-violent way. On your journey around the hilltop, you will visit the Castle History Maze, the School of Knights and Ladies of the Court, discover Life at the Castle, Fun in the Castle Garden or go Up to the Angels.
Opening hours:
September - daily 10 am - 6 pmOctober - Sat, Sun, holidays 10 am - 6 pm
Dance Hall
- 10, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 7 - 10 pm
Feel free to leave your suits, white gloves and pumps on. An informal public dance hall is once again opening on Castle Hill, this time even with live music. Here you can exchange experiences, improve your dancing style or just have fun with friends.
Great atmosphere and refreshments at the bar.
Entrance fee 30,- CZK.
