Starý zámek, Renaissance château in Chudenice, Czech Republic.
Starý zámek is a Renaissance château in Chudenice with an elliptical floor plan and architectural features from the late 1500s. The building has been carefully preserved and contains multiple rooms decorated with period furnishings and objects that reflect how people lived there over the centuries.
The château was built on the site of a 14th-century fortress but was transformed into a Renaissance residence after Humprecht Czernin acquired it in 1564. This reconstruction became the defining moment that shaped its current appearance and established it as the family's regional seat.
The castle houses a permanent exhibition spanning 14 rooms, displaying furniture and artifacts from the Czernin family's heritage in Chudenice.
Visitors can explore the château on guided tours that lead through various rooms and display the interior furnishings. The site is accessible but contains steep stairs and narrow passages, so wearing comfortable shoes and allowing adequate time is recommended.
The château is known for its large elliptical hall with remarkable acoustic properties that create unusual echo effects. This architectural feature was deliberately designed and remains a rare quality among Renaissance châteaux.
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