On a tour of the Tovačovské castle

 
The biggest landmark of Tovačov (and at the same time its most valuable monument) is the castle with the 96 m high tower Formosa, also called Spanila. Originally a water fortress stood here, later a Gothic castle, the owner of which was King John of Luxembourg himself, but due to financial difficulties he pledged it to the nobility. The castle was rebuilt under the lords of Cimburk - one of the most important Moravian families. Here the most important…