Úsov: Hotels and Accommodation

Úsov Castle was originally built as a Gothic castle in the style of a French château and was first mentioned in 1260. Between 1688 and 1699, a Baroque palace was built into the Úsov Castle complex. The Baroque Martinelli Palace of Úsov Castle houses the Lovecko-lesnické muzeum, which displays a unique collection of trophies and preserved animals from the Czech lands, Poland, Italy, India, and Africa.

The Baroque granary is part of the castle grounds and features large painted sundials on its southern side. Known as Úsovská sýpka, it is a cultural monument under the patronage of the Úsovská sýpka – Spolek přátel regionální kultury a historie association. The Hladomorna round tower is part of Úsov’s fortifications. The foundations of the former Bílá Tower are located in the southwestern part of these fortifications.

In the northwest of the town, the Jewish quarter forms a distinctive urban ensemble. Úsov Jewish Cemetery is located on the edge of this quarter; it was established after 1643, and the oldest surviving tombstones date from the late 17th century. Úsov Synagogue houses a permanent exhibition and is open to the public. Visits are possible by prior arrangement.

The Church of St. Giles in Úsov contains paintings by Jan Kryštof Handke. Its architectural features include a five-sided, six-ribbed chancel termination and a massive western tower.

The Chapel of St. Roch above Úsov is a distinctive Mannerist chapel built in 1624. A pilgrimage takes place at the chapel every year in August.

Úsov lies at the intersection of Roads 315 and 444 on the route between Zábřeh na Moravě and Uničov. From the Chapel of St. Roch, a lime-tree avenue leads to the water reservoir, where it connects to a field path heading towards the centre of Úsov. The chapel offers views of the surrounding area and the Morava Valley.

Other local pages: Mírov, Brníčko, Písařov, Jestřebí U Zábřeha, Postřelmov, Vikantice, Zborov, Dolní Studénky.

For the higher-level travel overview: Šumperk District.