Hořín Chateau

Mělník, Czech Republic

Near Mělník, nearly within view of the confluence of the Vltava and Elbe rivers, there is the Rococo Hořín Chateau. Originally a hunting lodge, it is located in the village of Hořín and was built at the end of the 17th century at the request of Count Jakub Černín, designed by the architect G. B. Alliprandi. The paintings were done by the painter F. M. Schiffer and his brother Antonín. A riding hall and stables were added to the chateau in 1701.

The hunting lodge was not enough for another owner, František Josef Černín, so he had a Baroque chateau built in its place according to the project of F. M. Kaňka in 1713-1720.

The castle was rebuilt and expanded several times. Carlo Giuseppe Bossi decorated two so-called ‘Stone Rooms’ on the ground floor of the chateau with asymmetrical stucco in 1760-1763. The last construction changes occurred at the end of the 18th century when a low tympanum was built on the garden facade, and a stairway rebuilt inside the chateau.

The chateau is one of the most preserved buildings combining elements of Late Baroque with Early Rococo.

The chateau is currently not accessible to the public.

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Mělník, Czech Republic
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Founded: 17th century
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Czech Republic

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www.lobkowicz-melnik.cz

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Marzia Cisonni (8 months ago)
The lady who manages the castle visits called us from outside and asked us if we wanted to visit the castle (she only knew two words of English, so communicating was difficult), after paying for the tickets (she only accepts cash) she shows us the stairs and gives us a flyer with some information on the (few) rooms of the castle. In one of the first rooms we meet a group of visitors with a guide who spoke Czech, the room was very small so we tried to reach the next one but got yelled at by the lady, she does not speak English and continues to speak in her language towards us, we try to explain to her that we don't understand a single thing she is saying but she continues to shake her head, in the end one of the visitors knew some English and told us that we couldn’t visit the castle without a guide to supervise us, so we were forced to stay in these small rooms with a group of twenty people listening to a guide who didn't speak our language, there is nothing more stupid... it was not possible to take photos and there are only seven rooms (and they don't even look like royal rooms, you can see that the rooms have been renovated several times in recent years), the city is nice for a walk but being not very touristy, even the locals are not predisposed to foreigners.
AAA A (9 months ago)
An incredibly beautiful and romantic place ???? Very nice view and interesting Czech menu) Comfortable parking, many places to visit from a distance! I highly recommend from ?
Nerijus Pudziuvelis (9 months ago)
Located in spectacular place. It was also symbolic for me - started cycling trip in Prague along Vltava I continued along Elbe / Labe in Germany.
Katerina Chaukina (13 months ago)
Beautiful interiors and great guided tour about the history of Lobkowicz
Hitch Hicks (5 years ago)
I would definitely recommend it, even if weather is good? guide is great! Very interesting collection!
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