Konárovice Castle, Rococo château in Konárovice, Czech Republic
Konárovice Castle is a Rococo château on the eastern edge of the village, built around an irregular four-winged courtyard. Remains of the Gothic fortress survive in the southeast corner, and the south side connects to a terrace with stairs. A park surrounds it, and the east façade bears the Harrach coat of arms with three ostrich feathers and a golden ball.
A Gothic fortress stood here, probably founded in 1419 by Vaněk Sekerka of Choltice; it was burned during the Thirty Years' War. In 1661 Jan Adam Schofmann of Hemmerles had it rebuilt as an early Baroque château with the present four-wing plan. Alžběta Quasco de Claviers had it remodelled in Rococo style in 1775 by Jan Josef Wirch.
The château is private and not open to the public; its only public use is occasional overnight stays listed on Airbnb. The village name Konárovice comes from the personal name Konár, and the estate passed through the Schofmann, Quasco de Claviers and Harrach families. A stone well with an ornate metal grille stands by the east wing.
The château stands on the eastern edge of Konárovice, enclosed by a wall with a large park around it; the entrance gate with two gatehouses faces the well with its decorated metal grille. The castle itself is closed to the public, and the only way to stay is when it appears in Airbnb listings.
The southeast corner of the building preserves remnants of the Gothic fortress that preceded the château. On the east façade, look for the coat of arms of Count Harrach, showing three ostrich feathers and a golden orb. The château is private and closed to the public, except when it appears in Airbnb listings.
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