Unčovice Fortress

The Unchovická fortress in the village Litovel in Moravia is one of the few preserved examples of small nobles. The fortress is located in a ludicrous landscape near the river Moravia and the river Kobylník, which places it in the cultural and historical region Haná. Its history dates back to the 14th century and is closely linked to the history of the nobles in this area.

The fort was first mentioned in 1348 as the property of Judith of Vildenberk, who is considered her founder. After that, she went into the hands of the Pirkštejn House, who held her for over a hundred years. This family had an impact on the development and administration of the fortress, which became part of their extensive estate in Moravia. After Hynek's Bird of Pirkštejn, the fortress passed through the inheritance to Viktorín z Kunštátu and his family who owned it during the Czech-Hungarian wars. The fort was looted by Hungarian troops back then.

In 1499, the fort appeared in the possession of Margaret of Vranov, who sold it to the Haugvices of Bistratogice. Under their government, there was a renaissance reconstruction involving sandstone portals and vaulted ceilings. In 1546 the fort was sold to Olomouc, which meant a new chapter in its historical development.

During the Thirty Years' War, the fort was ravaged by the Swedish army and was called desolate until 1681. The town of Olomouc subsequently renewed it for the needs of the shank and the dance hall, which shows its adaptation for new purposes over time. After 1850, the fort was converted into a school and later served as housing and offices.

The Unchovická fortress is originally built as a fortification of the motte type with an artificially designed hill. In the mid-16th century it was rebuilt into a Gothic-Renaissance style, which included the use of sandstone portals and vaulted ceilings. The fortress is located on a mild hill with a stone wall in an irregular oval and a gate in the southwest.

Today the Unčovická fortress is a protected cultural monument of the Czech Republic. Its history and architecture represent an interesting example of the development of noble settlements in Moravia. The fortress is owned by JZD Unčovice, which adjusted it for modern needs.

The visit to the Unchovik fortress offers a unique view of the past and allows you to imagine the life of the nobles in the Haná region. Its history, architecture and adaptation for new purposes make it an interesting location for anyone interested in history and cultural monuments of the Czech Republic.