Liberec Castle, Neoclassical château in Kristiánov, Czech Republic.
Liberec Castle is a château with Neoclassical and Baroque elements in Kristiánov. The two-story structure features a symmetrical stone facade with large windows and displays architectural layers from different centuries.
The castle was rebuilt multiple times, with the von Schaffgotsch family making significant changes over roughly 400 years. These long ownership periods shaped the building into the form we see today.
The castle served as a seat for the von Schaffgotsch family and shaped the region's life for generations. Today, its rooms reveal a mix of different periods that reflects the history of local nobility.
The building sits on elevated ground and is currently partially inaccessible due to extensive renovation work. Visitors should check ahead to see which areas are open, as maintenance efforts are ongoing.
Medieval foundations lie beneath the Neoclassical exterior, showing the site was inhabited much earlier. These hidden layers tell of construction phases separated by centuries.
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