Letohrad: Hotels and Accommodation

The urban conservation area of Letohrad originated in the early 16th century and comprises an elongated rectangular square with preserved arcades. It includes the Baroque Church of Saint Wenceslas, whose interior features unique stucco decoration.

The Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk on Kopeček is a pentagonal Baroque pilgrimage chapel built in 1734. Its architecture is reminiscent of the Church of Saint John of Nepomuk on Zelená hora in Žďár nad Sázavou. The chapel continues to be a living pilgrimage site.

The Bažantnice–Obora educational trail begins on the northern edge of Letohrad at the entrance to the Letohradská bažantnice natural monument. It is marked, moderately difficult and has eight stations. The educational trail presents the history and present of forest management, historical connections, the natural features of the area, local fauna and flora, hunting topics, local legends and water management. Its starting point in Letohrad can be reached by bus and train.

Letohrad is one of only two natural sites of the strictly protected Kandík psí zub in the Czech Republic and is also its northernmost site in the Czech Republic. The “Magical Forest – Fauna of the Czech Republic” experience at Tvrz Orlice includes taxidermied animals, a natural area and information about wildlife.

The restored orangery in Letohrad’s château gardens houses a permanent exhibition of Australian parrots. There is also a seawater aquarium with colourful corals and fish. The educational garden in Letohrad’s château gardens offers interactive elements, including a dendrophone on which visitors can try out the different sounds of various types of wood.

Radhošť, Sudislav Nad Orlicí, Lichkov, Džbánov, Horní Heřmanice, Krasíkov, Bošín, Luková

To the higher-level travel overview: Ústí nad Orlicí District.