The Baroque chateau in Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou is one of the most magnificent architectural masterpieces of the first half of the 18th century in the Czech Republic and Europe. It is one of the most frequently visited monuments in the region. The original medieval fortress was rebuilt in the late 16th century into a Renaissance chateau, which remains preserved to this day. The chateau was rebuilt in the Baroque style during the reign of the Questenberk family – between 1700 and 1737. The design for the reconstruction was developed by the Austrian architect J. Prandtauer. Simultaneously with the construction of the buildings, a French-style chateau garden was created. Across the Rokytná River, on the banks of which lies a park, a large section continues the English style. During its most famous period, Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou was a center of cultural life, organized here by Jan Adam Questenberk (1678–1752). At that time, Jaroměřice boasted a rich library, gallery, theatre, and its own chapel. The famous Czech composer František Václav Míča, author of the first Czech opera, "The Founding of Jaroměřice," was also the castle's bandmaster. The castle's installation is a stylish reconstruction of a 19th-century Baroque manor house and interiors. Individual rooms have been furnished in keeping with their original functions and restored to their original purpose. Period musical instruments and other furniture related to the castle's musical life are also on display, commemorating its glorious past. Nearby is the Baroque chateau in Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou.
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