Linhartovy Castle, Baroque château in Linhartovy, Czech Republic
Linhartovy Castle is a four-winged baroque château with a square plan and a cylindrical tower at its northwest corner, standing about fifty metres from the Opavice River on the Czech-Polish border. Its nine-axis east facade has pilasters with Corinthian capitals and bust reliefs above the windows, and the tower is clad in copper and topped with a finial.
The castle originated as a water fortress mentioned in a 1410 purchase contract. From 1580 Václav Haugvic of Biskupice and his son Karel rebuilt it in Renaissance style with a corner tower. In 1695–1702 Count Karel Sedlnický of Choltice had it remodelled in early Baroque form by builders Sebastian Hohenadel and Andreas Gans of Krnov.
The castle houses a children's art gallery and displays regional artworks across several exhibition spaces. Visitors can explore these collections to understand the local artistic heritage.
The castle is open weekends from June through September, allowing visitors to explore its rooms and exhibitions. Plan to spend time walking through the gardens and allow for outdoor areas where weather conditions apply.
The Osoblažsko region surrounding the castle shares architectural design similarities with the Versailles area, particularly in its landscaping and garden layouts. This French influence continues to shape the appearance of the surroundings.
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