Janovice Castle, Medieval château in Vrchotovy Janovice, Czech Republic
Janovice Castle combines Gothic stone walls, Renaissance features, and Neo-Gothic turrets arranged within a landscaped park. The buildings display multiple construction phases reflecting different architectural styles from various periods.
The castle began as a Gothic water fortress in the 14th century and underwent several expansions over time, with a comprehensive Neo-Gothic renovation in 1879 giving it its present form.
Displays inside showcase 19th-century Czech life and the craft of bell founding, offering insight into regional artistry through the collection of historical objects on display.
The ground floor is accessible for wheelchair users, while visits to upper floors need to be arranged in advance through the National Museum administration.
A baroness used the castle in the early 1900s as a meeting place for renowned writers, before it later served as a military headquarters. This literary past remains visible through collections and references on display.
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