Zámek Bučovice

About the museum

The château in Bučovice was built in 1575 to 1585 for Jan Šembera z Boskovic, one of the richest Moravian nobles of his time. The construction was led by the North Italian master Pietro Gabri, following plans by Jacopo Strada. The château is not a conversion of an older castle; it was created to an original design as a fortified palace (palazzo in fortezza).

From 1633 it was given a Baroque makeover under Giovanni Giacomo Tencalla. Maximilian of Liechtenstein acquired the château and the estate through marriage. In 1635 to 1637 a Mannerist fountain was built in the courtyard, and from 1681 the château served as the administrative centre of the estate. In 1722 the Liechtenstein central accounts office was located here, and no major building works followed afterwards. In 2001 the château was declared a national cultural monument.

The most striking features are the three-sided arcaded courtyard with ninety columns and about 540 reliefs, the painted halls, including the Hall of the Five Senses and the Imperial Room, and an extensive Renaissance garden reconstructed in 1960 to 1965. The château is now managed by the National Heritage Institute.

Highlights

• Arcaded courtyard with 90 columns and about 540 reliefs
• Hall of the Five Senses, Imperial Room and Hare Room with painted ceilings
• Mannerist fountain in the courtyard
• Baroque château chapel on the upper floor
• Exhibition Moravský aristokrat v labyrintu světa
• Renaissance garden

Permanent exhibitions

• Reprezentační sály – Tour of the representative and private rooms with painted ceilings, including the Hare Room, Venus Hall, Imperial Room and Bird Hall; the Baroque chapel is on the upper floor.
• Moravský aristokrat v labyrintu světa – Exhibition on the Moravian Renaissance nobility, religious tolerance, rule by the estates and the economic and cultural flourishing; open since 30 June 2017.

Operated by

Národní památkový ústav

Admission & discounts

The price applies to the basic Representative Halls route with commentary in Czech. Commentary in a foreign language other than English and German costs a surcharge of CZK 1,100 per group and requires a reservation. Reservations are required only for groups. Payment by card or cash is possible.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Most of the exhibition is on the ground floor; the exception is the chapel. There is a difference in height between the square and the château grounds, which is overcome by steps; steps also lead to the château garden. Only guide dogs may enter the building; dogs may be taken outdoors if they are clean.

Kids & families

• Playground / play area

The Café Na zámku in the courtyard has a play corner for children; the exhibition is not specially designed for children.

Getting there & parking

The château is at Zámek 1 in Bučovice. The Muzeum Bučovice, which has its own entrance and admission fee, is located in the same complex.

Amenities & dining

• Café

Café Na zámku in the courtyard.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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