Hořovice Castle

Hořovice Castle

Hořovice Castle

Hořovice Castle is a castle located in the town of Hořovice, Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic.

It was built in two parts. A castle is built in the Gothic style, so-called "Old Castle", in the 14th century, and a "New Castle" is radically rebuilt and extended, in the first half of the 19th century, under its owner Friedrich Wilhelm I of Hesse's orders and according to the plans of the Kassel architect Gottlob Engelhardt. The castle only got its final shape after further structural changes due to more refurbishings, at the beginning of the 20th century, with furniture of the rooms and the interior being carried out in late Classicist style.

The museum Music Without Musicians is situated in the former kitchen of the castle. It focuses on mechanical music instruments.

The castle served as the primary residence of the Princes of Hanau, since 1867 until the end of the Second World War. They were the descendants of Friedrich Wilhelm I of Hesse from his morganatic marriage to Gertrude Lehmann, who was made Princess of Hanau and Hořowitz / Prinzessin von Hanau und zu Hořowitz (Hořovice).

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Website:https://www.zamek-horovice.cz/

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Statues of lions on the main gate. Hořovice Castle 5
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Statues of lions on the main gate. Hořovice Castle 5

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Statues of lions on the main gate. Hořovice Castle 6
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Statues of lions on the main gate. Hořovice Castle 6

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Statues of lions on the main gate. Hořovice Castle 7
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Statues of lions on the main gate. Hořovice Castle 7

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Back facade or Park facade. Hořovice Castle 11
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Back facade or Park facade. Hořovice Castle 11

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Back facade. Hořovice Castle 12
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Hercules Gate. Hořovice Castle 17
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Courtyard. Hořovice Castle 18
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Corridor. Hořovice Castle 23
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The upper landing of the representative staircase. Hořovice Castle 26
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The upper landing of the representative staircase. Hořovice Castle 26

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Ceiling painting of a representative staircase. Hořovice Castle 27
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Ceiling painting of a representative staircase. Hořovice Castle 27

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Ceiling painting of a representative staircase. Hořovice Castle 28
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Ceiling painting of a representative staircase. Hořovice Castle 28

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Ceiling painting of a representative staircase. Hořovice Castle 29
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Ceiling painting of a representative staircase. Hořovice Castle 29

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Ceiling painting of a representative staircase. Hořovice Castle 30
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Ceiling painting of a representative staircase. Hořovice Castle 30

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Representation rooms. Hořovice Castle 31
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Main hall. Representation rooms. Hořovice Castle 32
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Billiard room and adjoining room. Hořovice Castle 40
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Billiard room and adjoining room. Hořovice Castle 40

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Interior. Hořovice Castle 41
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Oval Library. Private suites. Hořovice Castle 42
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Princess Library. Private suites. Hořovice Castle 44
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Prince's study. Private suites. Hořovice Castle 46
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Reception hall of the prince. Private suites. Hořovice Castle 49
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Reception hall of the prince. Private suites. Hořovice Castle 49

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Reception hall of the prince. Private suites. Hořovice Castle 50

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Green Lounge. Private suites. Hořovice Castle 51
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Green Lounge. Private suites. Hořovice Castle 51

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Dutch lounge of the guest suite. Private suites. Hořovice Castle 52
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Dutch lounge of the guest suite. Private suites. Hořovice Castle 52

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Bedroom in the east wing. Private suites. Hořovice Castle 53
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Bedroom in the east wing. Private suites. Hořovice Castle 53

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Oriental Salon. Private suites. Hořovice Castle 54
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Oriental Salon. Private suites. Hořovice Castle 54

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Memorial room of the deceased pilot. Private suites. Hořovice Castle 55
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Memorial room of the deceased pilot. Private suites. Hořovice Castle 55

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Bathroom. Hořovice Castle 56
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Bathroom. Hořovice Castle 56

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A towel and a small pool suggest that this room was used for water treatments. Premises of the lower and basement floors. Hořovice Castle 57
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A towel and a small pool suggest that this room was used for water treatments. Premises of the lower and basement floors. Hořovice Castle 57

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There is a household corner of the dwelling, and a kitchen room with a stove and appropriate utensils. In the foreground is a wooden trough with ribbed boards and a long wooden spatula, probably used for laundry. Premises of the lower and basement floors. Hořovice Castle 58
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There is a household corner of the dwelling, and a kitchen room with a stove and appropriate utensils. In the foreground is a wooden trough with ribbed boards and a long wooden spatula, probably used for laundry. Premises of the lower and basement floors. Hořovice Castle 58

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There is a household corner of the dwelling, and a kitchen room with a stove and appropriate utensils. In the foreground is a wooden trough with ribbed boards and a long wooden spatula, probably used for laundry. Premises of the lower and basement floors. Hořovice Castle 59
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There is a household corner of the dwelling, and a kitchen room with a stove and appropriate utensils. In the foreground is a wooden trough with ribbed boards and a long wooden spatula, probably used for laundry. Premises of the lower and basement floors. Hořovice Castle 59

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Rooms with simpler furnishings were used by the previous generations who previously inhabited the Hořovice castle. The old woman's room immediately betrays her occupation with a foot-operated sewing machine near a barred window. Next to it is a simple metal bed, closer - a table and chairs, opposite - a wardrobe. On a hanger - a mannequin, there is a garment of the hostess, whose piety is given out by an icon and a crucifix on the wall at the head of the bed. Premises of the lower and basement floors. Hořovice Castle 60
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Rooms with simpler furnishings were used by the previous generations who previously inhabited the Hořovice castle. The old woman's room immediately betrays her occupation with a foot-operated sewing machine near a barred window. Next to it is a simple metal bed, closer - a table and chairs, opposite - a wardrobe. On a hanger - a mannequin, there is a garment of the hostess, whose piety is given out by an icon and a crucifix on the wall at the head of the bed. Premises of the lower and basement floors. Hořovice Castle 60

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A more spacious room is the manager's office. The workplace consists of a writing desk with a table with a typewriter attached to it. A geographical map is hung on the wall, statuettes and portraits depict historical characters. There is also a bookcase with books and an oval table with papers spread out on it. Premises of the lower and basement floors. Hořovice Castle 61
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A more spacious room is the manager's office. The workplace consists of a writing desk with a table with a typewriter attached to it. A geographical map is hung on the wall, statuettes and portraits depict historical characters. There is also a bookcase with books and an oval table with papers spread out on it. Premises of the lower and basement floors. Hořovice Castle 61

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Premises of the lower and basement floors. Hořovice Castle 62
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Premises of the lower and basement floors. Hořovice Castle 62

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Carriage. Hořovice Castle 63
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Carriage. Hořovice Castle 63

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Chapel. Hořovice Castle 64
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Chapel. Hořovice Castle 64

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Exhibition of historical toys. Hořovice Castle 65
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Sun Gate. Hořovice Castle 78
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Sun Gate. Hořovice Castle 78

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Sun Gate. Hořovice Castle 79
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Sun Gate. Hořovice Castle 79

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Sun Gate. Hořovice Castle 80
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Sun Gate. Hořovice Castle 80

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Park. Hořovice Castle 81
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Park. Hořovice Castle 81

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Park. Hořovice Castle 82
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Park. Hořovice Castle 85
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Park. Hořovice Castle 85

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Elector Friedrich Wilhelm Hesse, is immortalized in stone. The image of the first German owner of the estate was created by the Viennese sculptor Henry Nater. Park. Hořovice Castle 86
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Elector Friedrich Wilhelm Hesse, is immortalized in stone. The image of the first German owner of the estate was created by the Viennese sculptor Henry Nater. Park. Hořovice Castle 86

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Stamp. Hořovice Castle 96
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