A Lovely Place in the Heart

STYLE

of Ostrava: Silesian Ostrava Castle

The Silesian Ostrava Castle is a popular destination for walks, offering an oasis of peace and

a vibrant atmosphere filled with music, street theatre, and new circus performances. It is not

only enjoyed by the residents of Ostrava, but also attracts visitors from other locations.

Currently, the Silesian Ostrava Castle is one

of the most popular tourist destinations in

Ostrava. Prior to the beginning of the main

tourist season, the castle courtyard was

reconstructed, which was the first phase

of planned investments by the Statutory

City of Ostrava. Visitors and event

organisers now have the opportunity to

utilise the paved area of the courtyard of

the castle. Additionally, there are anchoring

elements available for securing the mobile

roofing of the stage and a newly introduced

party tent. These additions fit in perfectly

with the castle’s environment in terms of

its design and lighting. The atmosphere

of the popular castle premises is further

enhanced by the courtyard lighting. This

is achieved through a combination of wall

lights installed on the castle fortress building

and lighting elements integrated directly

into the newly laid courtyard pavement.

In line with the city’s long-term vision

of promoting eco-friendliness, Silesian

Ostrava Castle is set to undergo further

modernisation, particulary in its heating

system. Both the large and small halls

will be equipped with heat pumps to

ensure more energy-efficient operations.

Additionally, modifications will be made

to improve waste management practices

and improve parking areas for the public.

The season is off to a great start, with

thousands of visitors already coming

to the castle. In June, the castle played

host to a range of events, including the

International Festival of New Circus and

Street Theatre CIRCULUM, the Jazz

Open Ostrava 2023, and the unique

exhibition ECO? Czech Design Towards

Sustainability, which was held as part of

the ReFashion Sustainable Fashion Month.

During the summer season, the Silesian

Ostrava Castle will be the venue for

the popular Summer Shakespeare Festival

Ostrava, for which intensive preparations

are already in progress. The castle will then

come alive with a diverse range of music

genres, during the Barrák Music Castle

2023 concerts. In autumn, visitors can look

forward to the favoured feast at the castle.

The Silesian Ostrava Castle is undoubtedly

an ideal venue for corporate events, family

celebrations, business presentations, and

even unconventional gatherings.

With

its versatile spaces and modern facilities,

the castle provides options for both formal

meetings and informal gatherings. Whether

it’s a wet or dry occasion, the castle

can accommodate with no exceptions.

Depending on the weather, either rain

or shine, the castle can accommodate

the needs of the event with no exceptions.

An experienced production team is readily

available to assist clients and undecided

individuals in preparing their events.

The team offers comprehensive production

and technical support as a standard service.

Text: Miriam Lehocká

Foto: Černá louka

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