The chateau was built as a romantic 'love gift' from the owner to his Italian wife, who missed her homeland.
The park contains a rare specimen of a Ginkgo biloba tree, considered one of the oldest in the Czech Republic.
The architecture features a unique layout of two separate buildings flanking a courtyard, connected by a terrace.
The chateau's ballroom ceiling features a fresco depicting the four continents as understood in the 18th century.
The grounds host a dedicated museum of fuchsias, showcasing over 1,000 varieties during the summer flowering season.
The complex has been a National Cultural Monument since 2001.
State Chateau Buchlovice is an Italian-style Baroque estate built in the early 18th century by Jan Dětřich of Petřvald for his wife, Eleonora of Colonna. The site is renowned for its extensive landscaped park, which features a collection of rare, century-old exotic trees and shrubs. The main residential building is inspired by suburban villas of the Italian Renaissance and Baroque periods, distinguishing it from local Central European chateau architecture. The interiors house a significant collection of 17th and 18th-century art, ceramics, and historical furniture. The estate serves as a venue for regional cultural events, including the annual International Festival of Garlic. It is located at the foot of the Chřiby mountain range in the Zlín Region. The garden is categorized as an arboretum due to its botanical diversity.
The terrace overlooking the lower garden, providing a wide-angle view of the symmetrical Baroque landscaping.
Walk the full perimeter of the park to see the diverse botanical sections that are often missed by those staying only near the main buildings.
Check the local events calendar, as the chateau regularly hosts food festivals that change the standard visitor experience.
Bring a light jacket, as the interior halls remain cool even on hot summer days.
Do not attempt to explore the gardens in formal dress or heels; the gravel paths and hilly terrain require comfortable footwear.
Closed on Mondays; open daily Tuesday through Sunday during the main season, with restricted access to certain interiors in winter.
Photography is generally prohibited inside the staterooms; check for specific signs at the entrance.
