Valtice is situated in Southern Moravia in the Czech Republic, a cultivated landscape that surrounds the former Feldsberg. For many centuries it was also home to the dynasty of the princes of Liechtenstein.

It is an historic place, full of opposites, a world of antiquity and Barbarians, Christians and Pagans. Moravia was also part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, a proud and noble land.

Valtice Castle has been rebuilt and enlarged many times. Prince Karl Eusebius of Liechtenstein had a particular fondness for art, architecture, alchemy and the breeding of fine horses. During his reign, Feldsberg was an important cosmopolitan centre of culture and the prince’s passion for collecting eventually resulted in a large collection of treasure.

The castle would not of course be complete without an impressive park and garden thus a masterpiece of garden architecture was created. A curious observation tower in the form of a Moorish minaret is the symbol of the castle’s huge park and English garden design fully complements the floral splendour of the remarkable setting. Another romantic building is a Diana Temple which has the form of a triumphal Roman arch.

The Liechtensteins reigned for almost six centuries and Valtice was their wonderful castle as well as their Garden Of Europe!