Libochovice Castle, Libochovice, Czech Republic

Libochovice castle is one of the most significant Early-Baroque castles in the Czech Republic. The castle stands at the place of the former Gothic fort, rebuilt by the new owner Jan z Lobkowicz in 1560-1564 to a Renaissance castle. At the end of the 16th century, the castle was confiscated and belonged to the royal family. In 1613, the Libochovice demesne was bought by the High Burgrave Adam ze Štenberka. The House of Šternberk sold the castle in 1676 to Gundakar z Dietrichsteina, who had the castle rebuilt into a Baroque style in 1682-1690. Architect and builder was Antonio della Porta.

In 1685, the decorative gardens were established at the chateau subject to French style gardens. After 1853, the gardens were extended and were changed to the Englisch style gardens. The castle offers exhibition of the interior furnishings of the period with the collections of valuable tapestries, glass, porcelain and a unique Baroque tile stove. The chateau is also famous as being a birthplace of a significant Czech scientist Jan Evangelista Purkyně.

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John Kemp (6 months ago)
classic castle building under reconstruction. beautiful castle garden, many catering establishments in the immediate vicinity. good parking.

Dimitrios Grantas (2 years ago)
Really nice chateau with small Gardens and peacocks by the river.. The interior is really nice as well and really close to Prague.. Paid parking is right outside of the chateau 20czk/hour

A Girl (3 years ago)
Open on 5 July the Czech holiday...not many people and plenty of photo opportunities. Draft beer and Czech hotdogs to snack on while you roam around. Lots of park benches and scenic garden on Castle grounds...this is more like a chateau than a castle. Beautiful and peaceful location.

Nikolai Bazaleev (4 years ago)
Great place to have a little walk in the park

Mirek Č (4 years ago)
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