Náměšť na Hané Chateau, Baroque château in Náměšť na Hané, Czech Republic.
Náměšť na Hané Chateau is a Baroque structure featuring symmetrical wings and a central entrance design. The grounds include French-style gardens that surround the main building.
Count Ferdinand Bonaventura Harrach had the Upper Château built on a hill above the village between 1760 and 1763, probably 1763–1767, as a representative family seat; the architect is unknown. It stands apart from the older Lower Château, a former fortress rebuilt around 1556 into a small Renaissance residence. The Harrachs kept the Upper Château until 1780, when it passed to the Kinský family.
The Upper Château's interiors have mirrored ceilings decorated with rocaille and plant motifs that continue onto the walls. The building also holds a painting collection and historical carriages of the Olomouc bishops and archbishops. The park is laid out as a circle around the building, with four lime-tree avenues leading in from four directions.
Visits are possible from April through October, with guided tours offered in multiple languages. It is advisable to reserve tours in advance to secure a spot.
The château houses a collection of ceremonial carriages that were once used by archbishops from Olomouc for religious ceremonies. These historical vehicles are among the most notable elements displayed today.
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