- Address: 354 91 Lázně Kynžvart, Czech Republic
- Phone: +420 354 691 269
- Website: zamek-kynzvart.eu
Visiting the Czech Republic , many tourists are primarily interested in its castles . At the same time, you will agree, it is one thing to see the ruins of an ancient citadel, and it's quite another to go inside a country estate, where the destinies of states and people were carried out. Castle Kynzhvart though has no thousand-year history, but saw sieges, conspiracies, and balls, the ancient works were studied here and even 2 years the US embassy was located.
Description of the Castle of Kynžvart
Not far from the most popular Karlovy Vary and just 7 km from another resort in the north-west of the Czech Republic - Mariánské Lázně - and the castle of Kynžvart is located. The town of Lazne-Kynžvart is primarily known for its excellent children's sanatorium, where many lor diseases are successfully treated, and the castle with the same name is the main local attraction .
The geographical height of the castle Kynzhvart above sea level - 673 m. Architects and historians consider this building one of the most prominent objects of neo-classicalism of the country. It was erected on the ruins of an ancient citadel of the 13th century, which protected the local settlement from the regular raids of robbers from the nearby Slavkov Forest.
A significant contribution to the development and reconstruction of the castle was made by the Metternich family, who owned the castle and the surrounding lands from 1681 until the end of the Second World War. After Kinzhvart moved to the state, and it was equipped with a beautiful museum . A serious reconstruction of the castle of Kynžvart was carried out in 1820-1839, when the building acquired a classic style, three wings and a small courtyard with a fountain. The family's castle had to emphasize the serious weight and influence of its owner, the Chancellor of the Emperor.
What to see in Kynžvart?
Tourists come here to see and appreciate the following:
- The architecture of the castle. Outwardly, all the majestic building of a calm light color with a real tiled roof. It is proportional and symmetrical, without excess, pretentiousness, stucco and frivolous jewelry. Tourists have access to 25 rooms and rooms.
- Office of the Chancellor. They tried to keep it in the form that it served its owner. Among the general design and personal belongings of the former owners of the castle Kynžvart there is a small collection and personal belongings of eminent personalities. Among them you can see the table bible of Marie Antoinette and the Byron pendant.
- A park. Castle Kynžvart is surrounded by a huge garden in English style, which is spread over a huge area of 100 hectares. In the park zone you can find rare plant species and plantings, for rest and romantic meetings are arranged gazebos, pavilions and even a small pond where ducks live. In one area of the park there is even a small golf course.
- Collections of Metternich. They will become a real surprise for visitors. The review includes collections of medals, coins, unique porcelain and weapons. The library has collected an incredible number of books and manuscripts. The most important exposition is the separation of Egyptology and the cabinet of curiosities. A collection of rare cars is parked around the perimeter of the castle.
How to get to the castle of Kynžvart in the Czech Republic?
To Lazne-Kynžvart from Prague , Karlovy Vary and other major cities of the country can be reached by regular intercity bus and by train. If you like to travel on your own, then from Prague it is worth to travel along the western highway number 6 (E48), then follow the 21 highway, then turn onto the highway №212, from which the road 2112 will lead you directly to the castle Kynžvart.
The doors of the castle are open to everyone on a daily basis, except Monday, from 9:00 to 17:00. An adult ticket, for which a tour guide is included in the Czech language, costs € 3.5. If you need a tour of a Russian- speaking specialist, you will have to pay about € 5 for each. Children under 6 years old are not required.