Tvrz Rymice Fortress

Rymická fortress is a two-storey Renaissance building close to the village Rymice in Kroměříž. The building is today owned by the Zlín Region and managed by the Kroměřízska Museum. The monument was created at the site of an older aristocratic residence and is historically linked to important personalities, including Albrecht of Valdštejn.

The first written mention of the predecessor of today's fort dates back to 1374. The original medieval mansion was destroyed during the Czech-Hungarian wars in the second half of the 15th century. Substati of Prusinovic decided to build a new fortress in the same place. It was designed not as a defensive fortress, but as a comfortable representative mansion. It is believed that Prokop Podstatský z Prusinovic could have stayed here, which bought Bouzov Chateau in 1546.

Architecturally, it is a two-storey Renaissance building, which is complemented by historical economic objects, including granary and administrative buildings. In the 19th century, the fort was used for industrial purposes. On the second floor they set up a Wrbne sugar factory, which however, because of the competition and resistance of local farmers to sugar beet cultivation in 1858, disappeared.

The history of possession of the fortress is varied and includes a number of important families. After Podstadt of Prusinovice, the residence went into the hands of Václav Nekesh of Landek. He, in his will, bequeathed the estate to the niece Lucricio Nekšová of Landek, wanting to preserve the integrity of the estate and provide for a friendly family of Víckovci. Lucrezia married Albrecht from Valdštejn in 1609, for whom Rymice became a popular Moravian residence. After Lucrecia's death, Albrecht's property fell, but later lost his property. During the 17th century several owners were replaced in possession of the fort, including Jakub of Bois, Zdeněk of Lobkovice, Alexander Haugvic or Olomouc Jesuits. Since 1811 it belonged to a fortress of the family of Wrbns, who were its last noble holders.

The history of the object is linked to several remarkable events. Václav Nekeš z Landeka, for example, has bequeathed its property to non-Catholics in violation of the period conventions. The marriage of Lucrezia Nekšová and Albrecht of Valdštejn is accompanied by only one written note, which Albrecht wrote into his horoscope composed by Jan Kepler. During the wars of Naples, the fort served as a branch of a military field hospital where French soldiers were treated. In the 20th century, the object gradually faded. It was used as a hoarder, family residence, seat of the National Committee or JZD. In addition, he was hit by an artillery grenade during World War II.

Currently, the fort is managed by the Museum of Kromerizska and represents an important document of Renaissance construction and noble life in Moravia. Visiting this place offers a unique insight into history, which is closely linked to the fate of influential Moravian families and key figures of Czech history. For those interested in the past, the ryme resort is a valuable testimony about the changes of noble mansions over the centuries.