The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone.

[3] For participating in the Bohemian Revolt, their properties were confiscated and Potštát was donated to illegitimate daughter of Rudolf II, Karolina d'Austria.

In the 1660s, Potštát was bought by the Walderode family, who restored the town in the Baroque spirit and gave the square its present appearance.

[6] The main landmarks of the town are the Potštát Castle and the Church of Saint Bartholomew with gothic core.

Today it houses the municipal office, a kindergarten, a library, and an exposition on the history of Potštát and its surroundings.