Uherský Ostroh: Castle and Historic Old Town

Uherský Ostroh offers several specific points of interest for culture and history enthusiasts. Zámek Uherský Ostroh tells the story of a medieval fortress and its conversion into a Renaissance castle in the 16th century. In the historic center, there is also an urban conservation area, a distinctive square, and a parish church. Exhibitions and museums offer further points of interest, ranging from the artist Zdeněk Galuška to motoring and crafts. There is also a dedicated point of interest for travelers with a watercraft: Přístaviště Uherský Ostroh on the Morava River. When planning your visit, you can consider whether castle architecture, urban heritage, the history of technology, or mooring along the waterway is your main priority.

Castle History and Architecture

Zámek Uherský Ostroh was originally a medieval fortress and was converted into a Renaissance castle in the 16th century. A surviving residential tower dating from the 13th century forms the core of the present-day castle. The term fortress refers to the complex’s original character; its later conversion belongs to a different architectural period. In the courtyard, arcades surround the space and shape its design. Several specific features thus come together at the castle: its medieval origins, Renaissance conversion, surviving residential tower, and arcade-lined courtyard.

Guided Tour, Tower, and Exhibitions

The historical guided tour leads through the castle’s oldest rooms and up into the castle tower, Zámecká věž. From the tower, you can enjoy a view across the whole of Ostrožsko. An exhibition about Zdeněk Galuška, an artist born in Uherský Ostroh, is also open there. A visit to the castle therefore combines a look inside its oldest rooms with a view and an exhibition about a local artist. Visitors particularly interested in architecture, views across the region, or art will find different points of interest here.

The Zámecká galerie holds several exhibitions every year. Alongside the castle and tower features described here, there is also a recurring gallery program. If a particular exhibition is a key reason for your trip, you can take its dates into account when planning.

The Basement and Its Atlantis Theme

The basement of Zámek Uherský Ostroh consists of several rooms designed as an interactive game for children and adults. The unique exhibition offers a visit to the legendary Atlantis. The new exhibition opened to the public on May 1, 2015. If you want to plan a visit to the basement specifically, check current visiting options in advance.

Historic Center and Other Museums

The historic center of Uherský Ostroh was declared an urban conservation area in 1990. Representative town houses line the edges of the triangular square, Náměstí Sv. Ondřeje. The parish church of sv. Ondřeje was built between 1751 and 1758. You can consider the center’s protected status, the shape of the square, and the church’s construction period as different aspects of the town’s heritage.

The Moto veterán muzeum offers a different thematic focus. It is housed in the functionalist Adler commercial and residential building in the historic part of Uherský Ostroh, near the castle. Its exhibitions cover motoring, trade, business, and crafts. In contrast to the historical castle tour, the focus here is on these other subjects. When choosing what to visit, you can therefore distinguish between the castle’s architectural history and the museum’s exhibition topics.

Mooring Along the Waterway

Watercraft can moor at Přístaviště Uherský Ostroh during the day and overnight. The mooring point is on the right bank of the Morava River at kilometer 22.2 of the waterway. For travelers with a watercraft, this is a different planning option from a visit focused on the castle, townscape, or museums.

Discover more destinations: Staré Město, Borsice, Uherské Hradiště, Kudlovice, Stary Hrozenkov, Polešovice, Dolní Němčí, Modrá.

Go to the overview of the wider travel area: Uherské Hradiště District.