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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Hitch Hicks (4 years ago)
I would definitely recommend it, even if weather is good? guide is great! Very interesting collection!

Dimitrios Grantas (5 years ago)
Amazing view of the rivers and forest! So relaxing place and so nice

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The Czech Republic ?? has not only a reputation as a beer ? country. The Elbe Lowland is one of the most northern wine ? regions in Europe. The traditional stone terraces on the southwestern bank of the river Elbe create the perfect micro climate for winegrowing.? The grapes are processed in a way to become lively, reductive, light wines with a typical bloomy and fruity varietal aroma. ? Take a tour to Melnik, a city situated about half hour drive north of Prague. Your celler master takes you through 14th century wine cellar and offers you local wines to taste??, accompanied by freshly baked local bread as well as cheese and other snacks.???

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