Hnojník Castle, Empire style château in Hnojník, Czech Republic
Hnojník Castle is a two-storey Empire-style building with a rectangular plan, its longer sides facing north and south. The ground floor is marked by bossage separated from the upper floors by a cordon cornice. The south front, facing the park, has a richly decorated central risalit with Ionic half-columns from the first to the second floor, topped by an attic with balustrade.
A fortress existed here in the 15th century under Stašek z Hnojníka; in 1736 Karel Václav Bees z Chrostiny bought it and had it rebuilt in Baroque style as a one-storey château. Jiří III Bees gave it its Silesian Empire form in the first half of the 19th century, designed by Austrian architect Josef Kornhäusel. In 1897 Jiří IV Bees added a floor, built by Těšín architect Ludvík Kametz.
The château holds designation as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic, reflecting its importance in the nation's architectural heritage. Its classical features mirror the tastes that Czech noble families favored during the 1800s.
The grounds can be reached using coordinates 49.684183, 18.542014, though access to buildings and interior spaces remains limited due to conservation work. It is wise to check in advance whether exterior viewing is possible or if special permissions are needed.
In 2002 the castle served as a filming location for a two-part television film based on Zdeněk Zapletal's novel Kobova garáž. The building also housed a wedding hall on its first floor during the era when the local national committee used it.
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