An extensive baroque complex built for the Liechtenstein family by renowned architects such as C. Tencalla, D. Martinelli, J.B. Fischer von Erlach, and J. Ospel. The area is spread between the little towns of Lednice and Valtice south-east of Brno, and covers 250 square kilometers. The complex consists of various château buildings, garden structures and decorative sculptures in various styles, set amidst ponds and forests. The Valticen château is surrounded by a beautiful natural park dotted with many romantic structures ("follies"), rare trees and greenhouses with tropical plants. The château area is located near the Austrian border and is accessible from the Prague - Brno - Bratislava (- Vienna) highway via an access route from Brno. There is a good rail connection several times daily via trains to Břeclav and Znojmo.