Buchlovice Castle
Buchlovice castle (which i think better call palace) is a castle situated about 10 km to the west of Uherské Hradiště, in south-east Moravia, Czech Republic.
Is history is closely connected with nearby Buchlov Castle which grew more and more uncomfortable in the late 17th century, and that is why Jan Dětřich of Petřwald decided to build a new castle. Buchlovice castle was built as a copy of an Italian villa in baroque style by Domenico Martinelli.
The château complex is made up the ceremonial building known as the Dolní zámek (Upper Château), and the building known as Horní zámek (Lower Château), which had a service function. A courtyard of honour extends between the two. Around the château an Italian-style park was created, which was extended and altered in the English style in the first half of the 19th century and is among the most valuable of its kind in the Czech Republic.[2] After the Petřvald dynasty died out the château was acquired in 1763 by the Berchtolds. In 1805 Leopold Berchtold established a military hospital in part of the château and a drapery in the stables. The château is open to the public and visitors can admire the state rooms, and chambers with rich stucco work and painted ceilings.
Is history is closely connected with nearby Buchlov Castle which grew more and more uncomfortable in the late 17th century, and that is why Jan Dětřich of Petřwald decided to build a new castle. Buchlovice castle was built as a copy of an Italian villa in baroque style by Domenico Martinelli.
The château complex is made up the ceremonial building known as the Dolní zámek (Upper Château), and the building known as Horní zámek (Lower Château), which had a service function. A courtyard of honour extends between the two. Around the château an Italian-style park was created, which was extended and altered in the English style in the first half of the 19th century and is among the most valuable of its kind in the Czech Republic.[2] After the Petřvald dynasty died out the château was acquired in 1763 by the Berchtolds. In 1805 Leopold Berchtold established a military hospital in part of the château and a drapery in the stables. The château is open to the public and visitors can admire the state rooms, and chambers with rich stucco work and painted ceilings.