The early Baroque château in Čestice near Strakonice was built in the late 17th century and restored in 1690–1702 by the Říčanský family after a fire. The single-storey, two-wing L-shaped building with a hexagonal tower is a listed cultural monument. The grounds include a landscape park with a round bastion and decorative loopholes. Today the château houses the municipal office, a ceremonial hall, a library, and a small museum featuring a hunting room and numismatic collection; annual exhibitions of South Bohemian artists are held here.
Čestice 1, 387 19 Čestice
Mon 7:30-12:00, 12:30-16:30; Tue 7:30-12:00, 12:30-16:00; Wed 7:30-12:00, 12:30-16:30; Thu 7:30-12:00, 12:30-16:00; Fri 7:30-12:00, 12:30-15:00
A music festival at the castle featuring three stars of Czech music: Karel Plíhal, Robert Křesťan & DRUHÁ TRÁVA, and MaMuMa. Children under 12 enter free.
A theatrical performance of Director's Box by DS Čelakovský Strakonice. An evening of theatre for all drama enthusiasts.
