Třebnice Castle

Třebnice Castle is a small but historically significant manor house in the village of Třebnice, right next to Sedlčany in the Central Bohemian Region. It's not a place that impresses with sheer scale, but its family history connects it to a figure known across Europe.

Where did this building come from?

The present-day castle dates back to the second half of the 18th century, when it was built as a Baroque residence by Petr Eusebius Radecký of Radč. His family had acquired Třebnice back in 1659, when Jan Černín of Chudenice sold the estate to Jan Jiří Radecký of Radč — the start of several generations of Radecký ownership.

The look visitors see today, though, owes much to a later transformation. At the end of the 19th century the building underwent a thorough Neo-Renaissance remodeling, with further smaller adjustments following in the 20th century. The result is a Baroque core wrapped in an elegant, historicizing facade.

Why does the family name matter here?

Třebnice is the birthplace of Josef Václav Radecký of Radč — a field marshal and one of the most recognizable Austrian military commanders of the 19th century. His name lives on in the famous Radetzky March, still performed every year at Vienna's New Year's Concert. The fact that he was born on this modest estate in the Podbrdí region turns Třebnice into a genuine site of historical memory, not just another regional manor house.

What's there to see?

The main draw is the castle itself — a Baroque structure dressed in Neo-Renaissance detailing — together with the surrounding park. The castle-and-park complex is protected as a cultural monument, which underlines its architectural and historical value. It's a low-key stop, well suited to travelers exploring the Sedlčany area who want something beyond the obvious sights.

How do you get there?

Třebnice sits right next to Sedlčany, in the Příbram district of the Central Bohemian Region. For anyone already visiting Sedlčany, it's a natural short addition to the itinerary and pairs easily with other stops in the Podbrdí region.

When is the best time to visit?

Since the main appeal here is architecture and history rather than a developed visitor infrastructure, the shoulder seasons work best — spring and early autumn let you take in the park and the castle's surroundings at a relaxed pace, without crowds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Třebnice Castle have a connection to Marshal Radecký? Yes — Josef Václav Radecký of Radč, the field marshal after whom the famous Radetzky March is named, was born here.

Who built the current castle? The Baroque residence was built in the second half of the 18th century by Petr Eusebius Radecký of Radč, a member of the family that had held the estate since 1659.

Why does the building look Neo-Renaissance today? Because of a major remodeling carried out at the end of the 19th century, which gave the original Baroque structure its current historicizing appearance.

Where exactly is Třebnice located? In the village of Třebnice, directly next to Sedlčany, in the Příbram district of the Central Bohemian Region.