Břeclav has embarked on extensive repairs of the dilapidated castle

Břeclav - In recent days, Břeclav has embarked on an extensive reconstruction of the dilapidated castle there. Over the next two years, it will spend 50 million crowns on repairs. The city had long hoped to find an investor to take over the property. When that effort failed, the city council had no choice but to take care of it themselves, said Břeclav councilor Martin Ondrouch to ČTK today.
The building is in a critical state. It is not yet known how it will be used. Currently, only part of the castle is in use. Renowned sommelier Libor Nazarčuk has a wine cellar in its basements. The castle halls could potentially house a restaurant, café, exhibition spaces, or offices.
In the past, the city repaired the structural integrity and roof of the building. Work is now being done to eliminate moisture, and then likely the facade and interiors will be addressed. "After the fifty million investment, the castle should be more attractive to investors than it is now," the councilor noted.
The castle deteriorated significantly after World War II when the army was stationed there. The building began to receive more attention again when it gained night lighting years ago and became a dominant feature of the town.
The property was built in the 16th century on the site of a medieval castle by members of the noble Žerotín family. In the future, a miniature park will be created near it - replicas of historical buildings that make up the Lednice-Valtice area, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.