Karlova Koruna

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name = Karlova Koruna
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category = Castle

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region = Hradec Králové
district = Hradec Králové
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municipality = Chlumec nad Cidlinou
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website = [http://www.kinskycastles.com/castle-chlumec.htm www.kinskycastles.com]
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Karlova Koruna (-Czech; German: "Karlskrone") is a château in the town of Chlumec nad Cidlinou in the Czech Republic.

History

The château was built for František Ferdinand Kinský from 1721-1723.Construction was completed in time for King Charles VI's coronation. František Ferdinand Kinský invited the king to the château and named the castle after the king (Karlova Koruna means "Charles' crown" in English).

Architecture

The basic architectural design was drafted by Jan Santini Aichel. The details and participation in the building process can be attributed to František Maxmilián Kaňka. The manor's design reveals one of the most noteworthy manor dispositions created in the Czech lands. The central high cylindrical body of the building is occupied by a three storied main hall to which a triad of residential side "wings" is connected. Due to this the manor does not need passages and its external appearance changes as the observer walks around it.

Exposition

Original exposition "Baroque in Bohemia" was replaced with interior exposition that shows the history of the Kinsky lineage and the history of Kinsky horse breeding.

External links

* [http://www.kinskycastles.com/castle-chlumec.htm Castle homepage at KinskyCastles.com]