HRADEK U NECHANIC - Touristic information
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Owner | ČR / NPÚ - územní odborné pracoviště v Pardubicích |
| Kind | National cultural monument |
| Prevalent style | Historicist (pseudo-gothic, pseudo-renaissance and neo and revival styles) |
| Short description | This castle is the oldest and the most spectacular romantic estate in Bohemia. It was built in 1839 - 1857 as a representative mansion for František Arnošt, the duke from Harrach, by Vienna constructor Karel Fischer based on english architect E.B. Lamb's project in Windsor Gothic style. Extensive english park (part has been changed into a golf course). |
| Expositions | Historic interiors with original valuable decor, architectonic artificial features, furniture and art collections. Example of aristocracy housing in the second half of the 19th century. Two sightseeing tours: 1st TOUR - basement and second floor (barrierless basement) - representative rooms, count and countess's suites, maid's rooms, picture gallery, kids room, hunters and oriental room, guests rooms, chapel. 2nd TOUR - basement - representative halls, chapel. Occasional exhibitions. |
| Interesting detail | The pivotal battle in the Austrian-Prussian war took place by nearby Sadová village on July 3rd 1866. Injured Prussian officers were treated in Hrádek castle were a military hospital was established. |
| Valuation | This castle was the last realized construction of such extend in that time's Austria-Hungary and therefore it is the youngest built castle in the Czech Republic. His interiors and exteriors originality is unique in all central Europe. |
| Present condition | Under reconstruction |
| Open for public | With a guide |
| Touristic information | |
| Entrance fee | Full entrance fee: 70 CZK Half entrance fee: 30 CZK |
| Sightseeing tour | Sightseeing tour Č, A, N, F, R. Texts in A, N, F, H, R at hand. Duration: 1st TOUR 90 mins, max. 25 persons, 2nd TOUR 45 mins, max. 25 persons. Exhibition individually. |
| Locations | |
| GPS coordinates | X: 35-47-866 Y: 55-66-040 |
| GPS string | 4766ZA |
| Country | Bohemia (Čechy) |
| Region | Královehradecký kraj |
| District | Hradec Králové |
| City | Hrádek u Nechanic |
| Locations | 12 kms West from Hradec Králové. The castle is located close to village Hrádek and it is hidden in a forest park, which verges into a park (golf course nowadays). Extensive deer park enclosed. |
| Contact | |
| City | Hrádek |
| ZIP code | 503 15 |
| Phone | +420 495441244 |
| Fax number | +420 495442010 |
| zamek.hradek@tiscali.cz | |
| WWW | www.hradekunechanic.cz |
| Access and localities | |
| Arrive | Car The best access is road 11 towards Hradec Králové, depart before reaching the town to road 324 towards Stěžery, Dolní Přím and Hrádek. Paid parking before the park areal entrance. Public transport The closest train station is Střežetice on track 41. Hrádek u Nechanic is cca 11 kms far. |
| Parking | 0.2 km |
| Bus | 0.2 km |
| Train | 8 km |
| Automapa SHOCART | SHOCART 1:100 000 (turistický), strana č. 50 d SHOCART 1:150 000, strana č. 26 c SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 19 b |
| Turistická mapa SHOCART | SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 8 e |
| Services | |
| Services |        |
| Barrierless access | 
Partial |
