In this edition of Spotlight we visit Veltrusy Chateau, a gorgeous summer
estate found north of the Czech capital. Founded in the 1700s by Czech
nobleman Václav Antonín Chotek, Veltrusy is far from an obvious
destination, but is well-worth a day-trip. The castle grounds boast a 300
hectare park along the Vltava River, with numerous paths leading among
ancient trees to pavilions, a bridge or two and various monuments. Then of
course, there is the chateau itself, highly valued as a gem of Baroque
architecture.