Nový zámek Jevišovice, Château in Jevišovice, Czech Republic
Nový zámek Jevišovice is a château featuring Gothic Revival design, with a distinctive tower and ornate sculptures adorning its main entrance. The building now operates as a residential care facility and is set within a park that remains accessible to visitors.
A wooden hunting lodge was built in the Souches game reserve in 1680. The Ugartes acquired Jevišovice in 1743, and under Alois Ugarte the lodge became a Baroque-Classicist villa around 1800. After the last male Ugarte died in 1875, Count Carlo Lovatelli had it rebuilt in Gothic Revival style from 1879. Robert Biedermann added the crenellated tower in 1898–1899.
The baroque sculptures at the main entrance show how aristocratic families displayed their art collections and taste. These works continue to shape the appearance of the place and reflect the aesthetic interests of their era.
The château now houses a retirement home, so access to the building itself is restricted, but the surrounding park can be visited year-round. The park is best explored during pleasant weather when the full setting of the property is visible.
A fire in 1937 damaged the château and revealed remnants of the original wooden structure beneath later additions. This discovery exposed how layers of architectural history had been built on top of each other.
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