Státní hrad a zámek Jindřichův Hradec

Over het museum

The complex stands on a rocky spur above the River Nežárka, on the site of an older Slavic stronghold. The stone castle with its round Black Tower and Gothic palace was built at the beginning of the 13th century by the lords of Hradec, one of the largest noble families of the kingdom. From the 16th century it was rebuilt as a Renaissance residence to plans by Italian builders; the Adam Wing, the Spanish Wing, large arcades and the Rondel music pavilion in the garden were added. The Rondel is among the finest examples of Mannerism in Central Europe.

After the Hradec line died out in 1604, the estate passed to the Slavata of Chlum and Košumberk and later to the Černín family of Chudenice. Between 1709 and 1735 the Černíns had the castle chapel remodelled in the Baroque style to a design by František Maxmilián Kaňka, and in the Spanish Wing they built a theatre hall, one of the first chateau halls in Bohemia fitted out specifically for performances. A major fire in 1773 destroyed much of the interiors and collections, and the chateau fell into a long decline.

The Černín family owned the complex until 1945, when it was confiscated. After decades of poor condition, a major reconstruction took place between 1976 and 1993, and the chateau reopened to the public. Today the complex is managed by the National Heritage Institute (NPÚ). Visitors follow several tours: the Renaissance Green Rooms, the Gothic palace with its wall paintings of the Legend of St George, the Black Kitchen and the tower with its viewing platform, and the chateau museum exhibition devoted to the Černín family.

Hoogtepunten

• Renaissance Green Rooms in the Adam Wing, with wall paintings and coffered ceilings
• Gothic palace with the cycle of paintings Legend of St George from 1338
• Rondel music pavilion, a gem of Mannerism in Central Europe
• Late Gothic Black Kitchen and Black Tower with panoramic views
• The Černín family exhibition: envoys, travellers, collectors and moving puppets by Stanislava Stuchlá
• Children's tour with the story of the little count Evžen Karel Černín

Vaste collectie

• Černínové – vyslanci, cestovatelé, sběratelé – The exhibition on the second floor of the Adam Wing presents the family of the castle's last owners, diplomatic gifts from the Turkish sultan including an ornate tent, paintings by Italian artists, and uniforms and decorations from family collections.
• Kabinety Stuchlé – kouzelný svět pohyblivých loutek – Puppets made by the artist Stanislava Stuchlá from wood, leather and old fabrics stand in miniature interiors with fine detail, for example in the chamber of Countess Černín.
• Gotický palác – Rytířský sál a Legenda sv. Jiří – The route leads through the medieval palace with archaeological finds, tiles from the chambers of the lords of Hradec, the Royal Hall and the treasury with the Jindřichův Hradec Madonna and a Pietà from Lodhéřov.

Beheerder

Národní památkový ústav, územní památková správa v Českých Budějovicích

Toegangsprijzen & kortingen

Prices are given per tour. Guided tours in English or German are only available to groups booked in advance, at the same price as Czech-language tours. Free admission applies, among others, to school group supervisors (1 adult per 10 children), group guides for groups of 15 or more, holders of ICOMOS cards, NPÚ staff cards and tickets issued by NPÚ. At the ticket office in the Second Courtyard you can pay in cash (Czech crowns only) or by card.

Toegankelijkheid

• Deels rolstoeltoegankelijk
• Lift: geen informatie
• Aangepast toilet
• Gehandicaptenparkeerplaats: geen informatie
• Hulphonden welkom
• Tastmodellen / voelbare objecten: geen informatie
• Rondleidingen in gebarentaal: geen informatie
• Informatie in eenvoudige taal: geen informatie
• Audiodescriptie: geen informatie

The complex is only partly step-free. There are accessible toilets in the First Courtyard. The route to the Third Courtyard runs over cobblestones and climbs about 7.5 m over 100 m; wheelchair users without power assistance usually need help. The entrance to the ticket office in the Second Courtyard has two steps outside and two inside. The ground floor of the Adam Wing is partly accessible (three longer steps at the entrance); the Rondel music pavilion is step-free. Visits with an assistance dog must be reported at the ticket office.

Kinderen & gezin

Erg geschikt voor kinderen & gezinnen

• Gezinsrondleidingen & workshops
• Verschoonruimte

The children's tour (about 40 minutes) tells the story of the little count Evžen Karel Černín and also takes you into the Black Kitchen. The changing table is in the toilets in the First Courtyard. The chateau museum also features moving puppets by the artist Stanislava Stuchlá.

Bereikbaarheid & parkeren

The chateau stands in the town centre and is surrounded by buildings on all sides. Coordinates for navigation: 49.1421958N, 15.0008978E. Bicycles can be locked to the racks in the First and Second Courtyards; cycling within the grounds is prohibited.

Service & horeca

• Museumwinkel
• Garderobe: niet aanwezig

The ticket office and souvenir shop are in the Second Courtyard. The chateau has no left-luggage facility; small items can be left at the ticket office by arrangement. There is a restaurant in the historic town centre.

Evenementen & zaalverhuur

• Ruimtes te huur
• Bruiloften / trouwceremonies

Civil weddings take place in the Rondel music pavilion and church ceremonies in the Gothic chapel of the Holy Spirit. The chateau management also offers room rental.

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